Sometimes one can only shrug and give appropriate respect to a club when they are as well-honed as the one Loudoun United faced in last week’s loss to Pittsburgh, whom they’ve been unable to get a bead on for their existence. Moreover, independent USL clubs have to handle the rigors of things like multiple competitions while MLS owned and operated clubs deal with last-minute roster shuffles and fielding a group of kids on the field at times. Tonight’s opponent for Loudoun is another independent whom they haven’t played before in Sacramento Republic FC, but one whose aspirations for MLS have been flirtations in the past and, most recently, are coming off a disappointing loss to Orlando City in the US Open Cup final, a competition which Loudoun will never (ever?
Sacramento Republic FC vs. Loudoun United 2022: Time, TV schedule, and how to watch USL Championship online
