2021 USL League Two Playoffs
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| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Dates | July 16 - July 31 |
| Teams | 26 |
| Defending champions | None (2020 season cancelled) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Des Moines Menace |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 25 |
| Goals scored | 78 (3.12 per match) |
| Best player | Manel Busquets (DMM) |
The 2021 USL League Two Playoffs was the post-season championship for the 2021 USL League Two season. It is the twenty-sixth edition of the Playoffs and the second under the USL League Two banner. The playoffs began on July 16 and ended with the USL League Two Final on July 31.[1]
There were no playoffs the previous season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]
The Des Moines Menace won their third straight Regular Season Title (2018, 2019, 2021), with an average of 2.75 standings points per game.
The Menace defeated North Carolina Fusion U23 in the National Final 1–0 before a record crowd of 7,342.[3][4]
Qualifying Teams
Eastern Conference
Northeast Division
- Western Mass Pioneers - Division Winner
- Boston Bolts - Division Runner-up
- Seacoast United Phantoms - Conference Wild Card (Best 3rd place record between the Mid Atlantic and Northeast Divisions)
Mid Atlantic Division
- West Chester United SC - Division Winner
- Ocean City Nor'easters - Division Runner-up
Metropolitan Division
- Long Island Rough Riders - Division Winner
- Cedar Stars Rush - Division Runner-up
- New York Red Bulls U-23 - Division 3rd Place
Southern Conference
South Atlantic Division
- North Carolina Fusion U23 - Division Winner
- Lionsbridge FC - Division Runner-up
- West Virginia United - Division 3rd Place
Deep South Division
- SC United Bantams - Division Winner
- Tormenta FC 2 - Division Runner-up
- East Atlanta FC - Division 3rd Place
Southeast Division
- The Villages SC - Division Winner
- Tampa Bay United - Division Runner-up
Central Conference
Great Lakes Division
- Kalamazoo FC - Division Winner
- Flint City Bucks - Division Runner-up
- Kings Hammer FC - Division 3rd Place
Heartland Division
- Des Moines Menace - Division Winner
- Chicago FC United - Division Runner-up
Mid South Division
- Mississippi Brilla FC - Division Winner
- Corpus Christi FC - Division Runner-up
- Texas United - Division 3rd Place
Western Conference
Mountain Division
- Park City Red Wolves - Division Winner
Northwest Division
- Portland Timbers U23s - Division Winner
Southwest Division
Bracket
Conference Playoffs
Eastern Conference Championship
| July 16 Conference Quarterfinals | Long Island Rough Riders | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Seacoast United Phantoms | Lusitano Stadium Ludlow, Massachusetts |
| 4:30 PM EDT |
| July 16 Conference Quarterfinals | Western Mass Pioneers | 4–0 | Cedar Stars Rush | Lusitano Stadium Ludlow, Massachusetts |
| 7:30 PM EDT |
| July 17 Conference Quarterfinals | West Chester United SC | 2–1 | New York Red Bulls U-23 | Evergreen Sportsplex Leesburg, Virginia |
| 5:00 PM EDT |
| July 17 Conference Quarterfinals | Boston Bolts | 0–1 | Ocean City Nor'easters | Evergreen Sportsplex Leesburg, Virginia |
| 7:00 PM EDT |
| July 17 Conference Semifinal | Western Mass Pioneers | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (5–4 p) | Seacoast United Phantoms | Lusitano Stadium Ludlow, Massachusetts |
| 7:00 PM EDT |
| July 18 Conference Semifinal | West Chester United SC | 1–0 | Ocean City Nor'easters | Evergreen Sportsplex Leesburg, Virginia |
| 7:00 PM EDT |
| July 23 Conference Final | West Chester United SC | 0–1 | Western Mass Pioneers | Eagle Field at Erk Russell Park Statesboro, Georgia |
| 5:30 PM EDT |
Southern Conference Championship
| July 16 Conference Quarterfinals | SC United Bantams | 3–1 | West Virginia United | South Eastern Freight Lines Soccer Center Columbia, South Carolina |
| 7:30 PM EDT |
| July 17 Conference Quarterfinals | North Carolina Fusion U23 | 5–0 | Tampa Bay United | South Eastern Freight Lines Soccer Center Columbia, South Carolina |
| 4:00 PM EDT |
| July 17 Conference Quarterfinals | The Villages SC | 2–1 | East Atlanta FC | TowneBank Stadium Newport News, Virginia |
| 5:00 PM EDT |
| July 17 Conference Quarterfinals | Tormenta FC 2 | 2–0 | Lionsbridge FC | TowneBank Stadium Newport News, Virginia |
| 7:30 PM EDT |
| July 18 Conference Semifinal | SC United Bantams | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | North Carolina Fusion U23 | South Eastern Freight Lines Soccer Center Columbia, South Carolina |
| 7:00 PM EDT |
| July 18 Conference Semifinal | The Villages SC | 2–4 (a.e.t.) | Tormenta FC 2 | TowneBank Stadium Newport News, Virginia |
| 7:00 PM EDT |
| July 23 Conference Final | North Carolina Fusion U23 | 4–2 (a.e.t.) | Tormenta FC 2 | Eagle Field at Erk Russell Park Statesboro, Georgia |
| 8:00 PM EDT |
Central Conference Championship
| July 16 Conference Quarterfinals | Chicago FC United | 1–3 | Flint City Bucks | Valley Stadium West Des Moines, Iowa |
| 4:00 PM CDT |
| July 16 Conference Quarterfinals | Kalamazoo FC | 3–1 | Corpus Christi FC | Clinton High School Clinton, Mississippi |
| 5:00 PM CDT |
| July 16 Conference Quarterfinals | Des Moines Menace | 5–0 | Texas United | Valley Stadium West Des Moines, Iowa |
| 7:00 PM CDT |
| July 16 Conference Quarterfinals | Mississippi Brilla FC | 3–1 | Kings Hammer FC | Clinton High School Clinton, Mississippi |
| 7:30 PM CDT |
| July 18 Conference Semifinal | Des Moines Menace | 1–0 | Flint City Bucks | Valley Stadium West Des Moines, Iowa |
| 7:00 PM CDT |
| July 18 Conference Semifinal | Mississippi Brilla FC | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (1–4 p) | Kalamazoo FC | Clinton High School Clinton, Mississippi |
| 7:00 PM CDT |
| July 23 Conference Final | Des Moines Menace | 2–1 | Kalamazoo FC | Valley Stadium West Des Moines, Iowa |
| 7:30 PM CDT |
Western Conference Championship
| July 23 Conference Final | Portland Timbers U23 | 3–3 (a.e.t.) (4–2 p) | Park City Red Wolves | Valley Stadium West Des Moines, Iowa |
| 4:30 PM CDT |
USL League Two Championship
Semifinals
| July 25 National Semifinal | North Carolina Fusion U23 | 3–1 | Western Mass Pioneers | Eagle Field at Erk Russell Park Statesboro, Georgia |
| 8:00 PM EDT |
| July 25 National Semifinal | Des Moines Menace | 2–0 | Portland Timbers U23 | Valley Stadium West Des Moines, Iowa |
| 7:30 PM CDT |
Final
| July 31 National Final | Des Moines Menace | 1–0 | North Carolina Fusion U23 | Valley Stadium West Des Moines, Iowa |
| 7:30 PM CDT |
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Report Report |
Attendance: 7,342 Referee: Carl Armstrong |
Championship MVP: Manel Busquets (DMM)
References
- ^ "USL League Two Announces Expanded Playoff Structure for the 2021 Season". uslleaguetwo.com. USL League Two. June 29, 2021. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ Hojnacki, Jenny (April 30, 2020). "USL cancels 2020 League Two season, extends pro league suspensions". sbisoccer.com. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
- ^ "Des Moines Menace Clinch a Title-Winning Season in the 2021 League Two Final". uslleaguetwo.com. USL League Two. August 3, 2021. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- ^ Goodwin, Cody (July 31, 2021). "Des Moines Menace defeats NC Fusion U23 to win USL League Two National Final". desmoinesregister.com. Des Moines Register. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
- ^ "USL League Two's Southwest Division to Forgo the 2021 Season". uslleaguetwo.com. USL League Two. April 6, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
- ^ "League Two Announces Matchups for the 2021 League Two Playoffs". uslleaguetwo.com. USL League Two. July 14, 2021. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
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