USL League Two Power Rankings: Week 6

1

long island rough riders

1

Last week: 2

6-0-0
@Manhattan SC
June 14 / 7:30 p.m. ET

The Rough Riders have conceded one game this season, but that was three games ago. They scored nine goals without an answer. Last season’s Achilles’ heel, Manhattan SC, is next to emerge, boasting its own best form. We are gearing up for one of the most important games of the season.

2

Ballard FC

1

Last week: 4

5-0-0
@ Lane United FC
June 16 / 7pm ET

Same situation as Long Island – just fewer games. They conceded just one goal all season, and scored less than three goals in just one game. The goal difference is already +20 after just five games. Bridges sinks all of his opponents into Salmon Bay and has fun with it. They have the potential to open an eight-point gap to the Northwest leaders.

3

flint city bucks

2

Last week: 5

5-0-0
@ AFC Ann Arbor
June 17 / 7pm ET

While not as aggressive in scoring as the top two teams, Flint City are still unscathed thanks to an excellent defensive record. What’s a bit strange is that the two goals they conceded both came in home matches. They have yet to concede an away goal. With an away game against second-placed AFC Ann Arbor this weekend, it’s sure to be an important match on the Great Lakes.

Four

Chicago City SC

Four

Last week: 8

4-0-0
@Chicago Dutch Lions FC
June 14 / 7pm ET

It’s safe to say that Chicago City’s victory over the threat was no mirage. The Windy City club, this time his third-placed St. Charles FC, is on a good run through the competition with a 5-1 win for him. The Lions for Hope complex is a very daunting place for opponents and Chicago City have never won a game by less than two goals so far. Their mettle will be tested with three away games in the next four games.

Five

Des Moines threat

2

Last week: 7

5-1-0
@ Springfield Athletic SC
June 14 / 7pm ET

They’ve bounced back from the aforementioned loss to Chicago City, but have only played once, in a big 3-0 victory over Springfield Athletic SC. Fighting the threat still instills general fear and concern – they will be part of the division to the end.

6

RKC Third Coast

Four

Last week: 10

4-0-0
v. Thunder Bay Chill
June 16 / 7pm ET

The expansion side is running up the finish line to the top of the Deep North. After a shaky defensive performance in the first week, conceding two goals in exactly the same move en route to a 5-3 win, they have really tightened up. They have conceded just one goal in their last three games and have only played one of their four wins so far at home.

7

Lionsbridge FC

6

Last week: 1

5-1-0
@Northern Virginia FC
June 21 / 7:30 p.m. ET

Chesapeake leaders flinch! They still have a three-point advantage over the top thanks to two wins against Virginia Beach United, but a 2-1 loss to Christos, especially given the circumstances. It’s a big pain. In the next game, Davide Materazzi was withdrawn at half-time after receiving a red card after coming on as a substitute.

8

texas united

2

Last week: 6

5-0-1
@ LA Parish AC
June 17 / 7pm ET

A big win against Blue Goose SC helped the Mid-South leaders get back on track after a competitive 1-1 draw with very performing Little Rock Rangers. Texas United have only played two home games so far. Four of the final six games will be played at John Clark Stadium, and the remaining four will be against the bottom two teams in the division. They should like the chance of making it into favorable playoff territory.

9

Ocean City Noreasters

Last week: 9

5-0-1
@ Real Central New Jersey
June 14 / 7pm ET

Nor’easters extended their lead to Westchester United by six points (one game to go) and completely dominated the Mid-Atlantic division. A 4-1 win over Lehigh Valley sets the stage for 3 out of 4 games over the next two weeks. They will have to come through this period relatively unscathed to maintain their top spot in the division.

Ten

Monterey Bay FC 2

6

Last week: 4

4-0-1
v. Davis Legacy SC
June 14 / 7pm ET

This drop in power rankings isn’t entirely Monterey Bay’s fault, but Monterey Bay have only played two games in the past three weeks, with the first coming against Marin FC Legends, who are currently tied on four points. It was a draw. One of the hottest teams had to shake off a bit of rust to get off to a good start, but bounced back quickly with a big win over Davis Legacy SC.

11

Ventura County Fusion

2

Last week: 13

4-1-0
v. Arizona Arsenal SC
June 15 / 7pm ET

Up two places from last week, the defending champions are in perfect shape and could move up the order soon. They got their revenge on Redlands FC. At Ventura he won 3-1 and returned to the top of the South-West division thanks to a great performance from Logan Farrington. They still have a game to play, and with a +9 goal difference, they seem to have wiped out a season-opening loss once and for all.

12

AHFC Royals

Out of rank

6-1-0
@ Houston FC
June 17 / 7pm ET

An early loss to AC Houston Thal, their only win so far this season, hurt a bit for the Royals, but they don’t care. They’ve played at least two more games than any other team in the division, so it’s hard to see how this season will end. But in their first seven games, they have won six and conceded only four goals.

13

Manhattan SC

Out of rank

4-0-1
v. Long Island Rough Riders
June 14 / 7:30 p.m. ET

Manhattan SC has once again proven itself as a worthy challenger to the Rough Riders. They won their first away game 3-0 and won four bounce games. They sent Ironbound SC out comfortably with three of their next four games still at home.

14

Asheville City SC

Out of rank

5-0-1
v. Dalton Red Wolves SC
June 24 / 7:30 p.m. ET

The Blues suffered a disappointing draw against the East Atlanta Dutch Lions, one of the club’s only two appearances so far this season, but the Southern Soccer Academy and the South Carolina United Bantams and are recovering well. Their second win in particular showed their mettle, as they were 3-0 by halftime. Three of the next four games will be on the road.

15

NC fusion

Four

Last week: 11

5-1-1
v. North Carolina FC U23
June 14 / 7pm ET

Fusion still tops the South Atlantic, but its position is becoming precarious. A draw with the Charlotte Eagles would keep them within reach and the NC Fusion would end the season with four straight games on the road.