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ORLANDO CITY, FL - SEPTEMBER 7: Damià Viadar #3 of the Sacramento Republic FC dribbles the ball during a game between Sacramento Republic FC and Orlando City SC at Exploria Stadium on September 7, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Roy K. Miller/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

Sacramento Republic FC: Zombie expansion club returns to the living

What MLS players stood out in the USL this weekend

Two MLS players make the ‘USL Championship Team of the Week’

USL: Making soccer work without relegation/promotion

Deportivo Lara's player Freddy Vargas celebrates after scoring against Emelec during the Copa Libertadores football match between Venezuela's Deportivo Lara and Ecuador's Emelec at George Capwell stadium in Guayaquil, Ecuador on April 11, 2019. (Photo by Ariel Ochoa / AFP) (Photo credit should read ARIEL OCHOA/AFP via Getty Images)

FC Dallas: New striker Freddy Vargas bids on stardom

SACRAMENTO, CA - JULY 25: Mike Fucito of the Sacramento Republic controls the ball during the friendly match between West Bromwich Albion and Sacramento Republic at Bonney Field on July 25, 2014 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Alexis Cuarezma/Getty Images)

MLS expansion: Sacramento Republic projected trapped in doldums

San Diego Loyal, Landon Donovan (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

San Diego Loyal: Landon Donovan did the right thing

HILLBURN, NY - NOVEMBER 01: New York Red Bulls Development Schools youth coach John Burchill gives instructions during the New York Red Bulls training session at the Torne Valley Sports Complex on Novemebr 1, 2010 in Hillburn, New York. (Photo by Andy Marlin/Getty Images for New York Red Bulls)

USL: The development model to rival MLS dominance

PHOENIX, AZ - JUNE 10: Didier Drogba

USL: Explosive expansion can take advantage of opportunity

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 12: Luis Palma #59 of Real Monarchs SLC controls the ball during the USL match between Real Monarchs and Phoenix Rising FC at Casino Arizona Field on October 12, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Joe Hicks/Getty Images)

USL Championship soccer: The rapid rise

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - OCTOBER 19: Cody Mizell #1 of New Mexico United celebrates with supporters ‘The Curse’ after the team clinched a playoff spot in their inaugural season after defeating Las Vegas Lights FC 2-0 at Isotopes Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)

New Mexico United: Proving soccer can thrive

LEON, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 10: Landon Donovan (R) of Leon looks on in the bench during the 6th round match between Leon and Puebla as part of the Torneo Clausura 2018 Liga MX at Leon Stadium on February 10, 2018 in Leon, Mexico. (Photo by Cesar GomezJam Media/Getty Images)

Landon Donovan and USL: Rumor coming true in San Diego

April 10, 2015: New Orleans Zephyrs fireworks after the game between Omaha Storm Chasers and New Orleans Zephyrs at Zephyr Field in Metairie, LA. (Photo by Stephen Lew/Icon Sportswire/Corbis via Getty Images)

USL expansion explosion: League picks up former MLS hopeful Omaha

ALBUQUERQUE, NM - OCTOBER 8: Balloons lift off from Balloon Fiesta park during the 2018 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta on October 8, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta is the largest hot air balloon festival, drawing more than 500 balloons from all over the world. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images for Lumix)

New Mexico United: A wonderful problem for USL

IRVINE, CA - NOVEMBER 3: Didier Drogba #11 of Phoenix Rising FC is challenged by Aodhan Quinn #14 of Orange County SC during the USL Western Conference Championship match at Championship Soccer Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Irvine, California. (Photo by Joe Hicks/Getty Images)

Phoenix Rising: Heat no problem in bid for MLS Expansion

SACRAMENTO, CA - JULY 18: Jack Colback

Sacramento Republic FC: All quiet on the MLS expansion front

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 03: A corner marker flag blows in the wind before the MLS regular season Toronto FC home-opener played vs. the Columbus Crew SC on March 3, 2018 at BMO Field in Toronto, ON., Canada. (Photo by Jeff Chevrier/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

USL: Mid-week wrap up – Orange County, OKC, Fresno and more

HARRISON, NJ - MARCH 13: New York Red Bulls fans during the second half of the CONCACAF Champions League Quarter-final match between the New York Red Bulls and Club Tijuana on March 13, 2018, at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New York Red Bulls II Vs Toronto FC II: Everything you need to know

This photo taken on February 25, 2018 shows snow covering a ball and the pitch prior to the postponement of the Italian Serie A football match Juventus versus Atalanta at the Allianz Stadium in Turin.The Italian Serie A football match Juventus versus Atalanta on February 25 has been postponed due to weather. / AFP PHOTO / ALBERTO PIZZOLI (Photo credit should read ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP/Getty Images)

USL 2018 Opens with Div II Cascadian Cup, Round 1

ATLANTA, GA OCTOBER 22: Atlantas Julian Gressel (24) looks to pass the ball during a match between Atlanta United and Toronto FC on October 22, 2017 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Atlanta United FC and Toronto FC played to a 2 -2 draw. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Atlanta United Defeats Nashville SC in Front of Sellout Crowd

NEW YORK, NY -APRIL 22: Captain Ayoze

USL: Indy Eleven adding impressive pieces ahead of USL debut

Adidas Tango ball in a sunset in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates at the Zayed Sports City training ground - Goalmouth and Adidas Tango Balls (Photo by Matthew Ashton/EMPICS via Getty Images)

USLD3: New league set to announce Tormenta FC as first ever club

CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 15: FC Cincinnati fans cheer against the New York Red Bulls during the semifinal match of the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Nippert Stadium on August 15, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

USL: 2018 Schedule and Conference Alignment Set

ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 14: Miami FC team During the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup with Orlando City FC versus NASL Miami FC soccer match on June 14th, 2017, at Orlando City Stadium in Orlando FL.(Photo by Andrew Bershaw/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

USL: Indy Eleven officially move to USL, another NASL club could also be on it’s way

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 23: General Atmosphere picture at the Los Angeles Football Club Stadium Groundbreaking Ceremony on August 23, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Greg Doherty/WireImage)

Expansion: A look at 25+ clubs joining US soccer leagues in 2018

CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 15: FC Cincinnati fans cheer against the New York Red Bulls during the semifinal match of the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Nippert Stadium on August 15, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

USL: FC Cincinnati building an impressive squad for 2018

ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 14: Orlando City SC midfielder Lius Gil (17) and Miami FC midfielder Kwadwo Poku (10) go for the ball during the Open Cup soccer match between Miami FC and Orlando City SC on June 14, 2017 at Orlando City Stadium in Orlando FL. (Photo by Joe Petro/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Kwadwo Poku: Stuck on the outside looking in

Chad Bond of Sacramento Republic, Victor Anichebe of West Bromwich Albion

Sacramento Republic FC Needs More Investors