Soccer
USL Championship Week Preview: June 5–8, 2025
Catch all the excitement in the USL Championship this week as top-tier teams battle for points and positioning. From Birmingham to Sacramento, here’s your full guide with predictions.
The USL Championship enters a thrilling week of matchups with high stakes, surprise underdogs, and playoff positioning on the line. As teams enter mid-season form, fans can expect intense competition across all fixtures.
Here’s a full breakdown of the matches, including predicted outcomes, so you can keep track of which teams are likely to shine.
Match Predictions Table
| Home Team | Away Team | Match Date & Time (EAT) | Predicted Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Legion FC | Indy Eleven | Thu, Jun 5 | 1 – 1 Draw |
| Hartford Athletic | North Carolina FC | Sat, Jun 7 | North Carolina FC 2 – 1 |
| Loudoun United FC | Charleston Battery | Sun, Jun 8 | Charleston Battery 3 – 0 |
| Rhode Island | Miami FC | Sun, Jun 8 | Rhode Island 1 – 0 |
| Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | Detroit City FC | Sun, Jun 8 | Pittsburgh 2 – 2 Detroit City |
| Louisville City FC | Tampa Bay Rowdies | Sun, Jun 8 | Tampa Bay 2 – 1 |
| New Mexico United | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | Sun, Jun 8 | New Mexico 1 – 1 |
| San Antonio FC | Las Vegas Lights | Sun, Jun 8 | San Antonio 3 – 0 |
| Oakland Roots SC | El Paso Locomotive FC | Sun, Jun 8 | Oakland 1 – 2 El Paso |
| Monterey Bay FC | Lexington SC | Sun, Jun 8 | Monterey Bay 2 – 1 |
| Phoenix Rising FC | Orange County SC | Sun, Jun 8 | Phoenix 2 – 2 Orange County |
| Sacramento Republic FC | FC Tulsa | Sun, Jun 8 | Sacramento 2 – 0 |
What to Watch For
- Charleston Battery continues to impress and could dominate away at Loudoun United.
- San Antonio FC, strong at home, looks set to overpower the struggling Las Vegas Lights.
- Phoenix Rising vs. Orange County SC is shaping up to be one of the most entertaining clashes this week, with both teams in great attacking form.
Whether you’re supporting your local club or scouting for the next star, this week’s USL Championship games promise nonstop football drama.