Any discussion about what Loudoun United’s success should or shouldn’t be should be placed within the context of what independent USL sides have to accomplish on their year to year goals. They have to retain the core of their roster, bring in new players from other clubs or from abroad a la what MLS does, and have started to realize the potential of their youth development in recent years. When put against sides like Pittsburgh (coached by decades-long pro Bob Lilley), Sacramento (the first side since I think the Charleston Battery to reach the Open Cup Final as a second division side, things are tougher.