Only four clubs remain in the USL Jägermeister Cup. In this week's Prinx Power Rankings, we take a look at how everyone fared in Round 8 of the tournament.
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1 | Charlotte Independence LEAGUE: (8-3-4) CUP: (3-1-4) Round 8: W v GVL |
Last Week: 1 |
The Jacks are having a heck of a season. They sit atop the Prinx Performance Standings and secured their place in the inaugural USL Jägermeister Cup Knockouts with a 1-0 victory over Greenville in the final round. | |
2 | Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC LEAGUE: (6-4-4) CUP: (6-0-2) Round 8: W @ CV |
Last Week: 2 |
Having already clinched their place in the USL Jägermeister Cup Knockouts, the Hailstorm didn’t slow down in Round 8, becoming the only club to finish the group stage undefeated. | |
3 | Forward Madison FC LEAGUE: (6-2-7) CUP: (5-2-1) Round 8: T v OMA (W,PK) |
2
Last Week: 5 |
The third Battle of the Birds across all competitions this season DID NOT disappoint and showed just how much their rivalry has evolved. The ‘Mingos drew 3-3 with Omaha to secure their place in the USL Jägermeister Cup Knockouts. | |
4 | One Knoxville SC LEAGUE: (7-4-3) CUP: (4-2-2) Round 8: W @ TRM |
1 Last Week: 3 |
Knoxville is unbeaten since interim Head Coach Ilija Ilić took charge on Aug. 15. One Knox will look to pick up points this weekend when it hosts league leaders Charlotte Independence. | |
5 | Union Omaha LEAGUE: (8-3-2) CUP: (3-2-3) Round 8: T v MAD (L,PK) | 1 Last Week: 4 |
Los Búhos have officially locked up the Wild Card spot in the USL Jägermeister Cup Knockouts despite losing the penalty kick shootout against Madison. | |
6 | Lexington SC LEAGUE: (3-6-5) CUP: (3-2-3) Round 8: T v CHA (L,PK) |
Last Week: 6 |
Lexington’s hopes of advancing to the USL Jägermeister Cup Knockouts were crushed when Madison won the Central Group on Thursday. | |
7 | Richmond Kickers LEAGUE: (3-9-4) CUP: (2-3-3) Round 8: W v SPK |
3 Last Week: 10 |
A brace from Chandler O’Dwyer and a match-winner from Justin Sukow led the Kickers to their FIRST win over Spokane. They have week off but will take on league leaders Charlotte Independence in Week 20. | |
8 | Spokane Velocity FC LEAGUE: (5-4-4) CUP: (1-5-2) Round 8: L @ RIC |
1 Last Week: 7 |
All of Spokane’s focus has shifted to their very first national television appearance on CBS Sports Network with Union Omaha this Wednesday. | |
9 | Chattanooga Red Wolves SC LEAGUE: (5-9-1) CUP: (1-5-2) Round 8: T @ LEX (W,PK) |
3
Last Week: 12 |
The Red Wolves got their first positive result of the month, taking Lexington to a penalty kick shootout and coming out on top after ten thrilling rounds. | |
10 | Greenville Triumph SC LEAGUE: (7-5-3) CUP: (3-3-2) Round 8: L v CLT |
2
Last Week: 8 |
In an all-important match with Charlotte, Greenville dropped the ball and were eliminated from the USL Jägermeister Cup. They now turn their attention to Union Omaha on Saturday. | |
11 | South Georgia Tormenta FC LEAGUE: (4-7-5) CUP: (0-4-4) Round 8: L v KNX |
2
Last Week: 9 |
Tormenta FC did not put its best foot forward in the USL Jägermeister Cup, going winless in the group stage. | |
12 | Central Valley Fuego FC LEAGUE: (3-8-3) CUP: (1-3-4) Round 8: L v NCO |
1
Last Week: 11 |
Central Valley will move out of last place if they can pull out a win in their first regular season meeting with Spokane Velocity FC on Saturday. |