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USL League One Power Rankings - August 26

By EMILY SCHROB - emily.schrob@uslsoccer.com, 08/26/24, 5:15PM EDT

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The Jacks jump to the top for the first time this season

USL League 1 Prinx Tire Power Rankings

We're heading into the final round of the USL Jägermeister Cup. Three spots remain, and Madison, Lexington, Charlotte and Greenville look to clinch their groups while Omaha remains in the Wild Card spot.

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1 Charlotte Independence
LEAGUE: (8-3-4)
CUP: (2-1-4)
Week 18: W v CLT
2
Last Week: 3
The Jacks went out on Saturday and reminded everyone why they sit at the top of the Prinx Tires Performance Standings. Hopefully, this momentum continues in a big match against Greenville in the USL Jägermeister Cup, where a win will secure their place in the Knockouts.
2 Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC
LEAGUE: (6-4-4)
CUP: (5-0-2)
Week 18: W v GVL

Last Week: 2
The Hailstorm are unbeaten in August with three wins and a draw. They’ve made a name for themselves in the USL Jägermeister Cup and are now on the rise in the standings.
3 One Knoxville SC
LEAGUE: (7-4-3)
CUP: (3-2-2)
Week 18: T v SPK
2
Last Week: 1
After putting on a big show last week, One Knox had somewhat of a ‘disappointing’ result in a 1-1 draw with Spokane.
4 Union Omaha
LEAGUE: (8-3-2)
CUP: (3-2-2)
Week 18: W v RIC
1
Last Week: 5
Omaha was able to pull out a 3-0 victory over the Kickers with a brace from Joe Gallardo and Brandon Knapp’s first professional goal. Los Búhos are currently in the Wild Card spot in the USL Jägermeister Cup, a few goals in the final round would help ensure they advance.
5 Forward Madison FC
LEAGUE: (6-2-7)
CUP: (5-2-0)
Week 18: T @ LEX
1
Last Week: 4
The ‘Mingos picked up a point this weekend in a scoreless draw with Lexington. Their focus has turned to the USL Jägermeister Cup, where a win or a draw against Omaha will clinch the Central Group.
6 Lexington SC
LEAGUE: (3-6-5)
CUP: (3-2-2)
Week 18: T v MAD

Last Week: 6
Lexington is unbeaten in August, a good look for them as they move to the USL Championship in 2025. Things are starting to turn around for the Boys in Green, only three points out of a playoff spot.
7 Spokane Velocity FC
LEAGUE: (5-4-4)
CUP: (1-4-2)
Week 18: T @ KNX
3
Last Week: 10
Spokane picked up a point in Week 18 with a 1-1 draw against One Knox. Velocity FC currently sits in seventh place in the Prinx Performance Standings, retaining its place in the middle of the pack.
8 Greenville Triumph SC
LEAGUE: (7-5-3)
CUP: (3-2-2)
Week 18: L @ NCO
1
Last Week: 7
A loss to Northern Colorado dropped Greenville from second to fifth in the Prinx Tires Performance Standings. Triumph SC has a chance to secure its place in the USL Jägermeister Cup Knockouts if they can take down Charlotte on Friday.
9 South Georgia Tormenta FC
LEAGUE: (4-7-5)
CUP: (0-3-4)
Week 17: T v NCO
2
Last Week: 11
With both Tormenta FC and the Red Wolves off in Week 18, the Ibises remain in a playoff position, but the Red Wolves are only one point behind.
10 Richmond Kickers
LEAGUE: (3-9-4)
CUP: (1-3-3)
Week 18: L @ OMA
2
Last Week: 8
The Kickers have only picked up one point all month, digging themselves a deeper hole to climb out of if they want a shot at making it into the playoffs.
11 Central Valley Fuego FC
LEAGUE: (3-8-3)
CUP: (1-2-4)
Week 18: L @ CLT

Last Week: 11
Fuego FC hit the road to take on league leaders Charlotte Independence. Things didn’t go to plan as starting ‘keeper and captain Carlos Avilez conceded four goals on Saturday.
12 Chattanooga Red Wolves SC
LEAGUE: (5-9-1)
CUP: (1-5-1)
Week 17: L @ KNX

Last Week: 12
The Red Wolves have not picked up a single point in August. Luckily, the rest of the teams below the playoff line are also dropping points, giving them a chance to move into a playoff spot with a win in Week 19.

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