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League Two Power Rankings: May 14

By USLLeagueTwo.com Staff, 05/14/25, 4:00PM EDT

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The season gets underway as most playoff contenders take the field for the first time

TAMPA, Fla. – The USL League Two season fully takes off this weekend with 40 games across Saturday and Sunday following a “soft launch” of 16 games over the past two weeks. With most clubs finally in action, we take a look at the contenders for the 2025 USL League Two title in the league’s 30th anniversary season.

*All times listed below are local.

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Team

Summary
1 Seacoast United Phantoms
(0-0-0)
First match: vs. AC Connecticut, 5/18		 Seacoast United Phantoms dominated the 2024 season, finishing with a 13-1-0 record in the regular season on the way to winning the USL League Two title. As the defending champions, all eyes will be on them to see how they defend their crown against a talented AC Connecticut side.
2 Peoria City
(1-0-0)
Next match: vs. FC Ambush, 5/17 		Peoria City had a remarkable playoff run, reaching the USL League Two Final and narrowly losing 3-2 to Seacoast United in extra time. They’ve already hit the ground running with a 2-1 win over league-newcomer FC Ambush in the opening weekend as they prepare for the return leg at home.
3 Asheville City SC
(0-0-0)
First match: vs. Apotheos FC, 5/24		 Asheville City SC achieved an undefeated regular season (10-0-2) and showcased a formidable defense, conceding only six goals through the regular season. They fell just short in the League Two Semifinals with a 1-0 loss to the eventual title-winners, Seacoast United, but will come back with a vengeance against a new expansion side in Apotheos FC.
4 Ventura County Fusion
(0-0-0)
First match: vs. City SC, 5/21		 With a 11-1-2 record and a +30 goal differential during the 2024 season, Ventura County Fusion looked on track to return to winning ways after lifting the 2022 trophy. They will hope for a similar dominant season in a competitive Southwest Division.
5 Little Rock Rangers
(0-0-0)
First match: @ Denton Diablos, 5/17		 Little Rock Rangers remained unbeaten in the regular season (9-0-3) and boasted one of the league's best goalkeepers in Tomasz Wroblewski. Their defensive strength will be crucial in 2025 as they look to advance past the Conference Semifinals this season.
6 Corpus Christi FC
(0-0-0)
First match: vs. Lonestar, 5/17 		Corpus Christi FC led the league with 45 goals scored over the regular season on the way to a 10-1-1 record. Their attacking capabilities make them a formidable opponent for a side getting ready to make the jump to the professional ranks in USL League One next season.
7 Lionsbridge FC
(0-0-1)
Next match: vs. Virginia Marauders FC, 5/18 		Lionsbridge FC advanced out of a competitive Chesapeake Division with a 9-1-2 record but never dominated with a +13 goal differential. They advanced to the Conference Finals before falling to the title-winning Seacoast United Phantoms but will be hoping to sharpen their attacking output this season.
8 Vermont Green FC
(0-0-0)
First match: @ Boston City FC, 5/18		 The darlings of the 2024 season with sold out crowds and eye-catching kits, Vermont Green FC finished with a 9-2-2 record and a +22 goal differential in the Northeast Division before falling in the Conference Semifinals. Will this be the season those off-the-field successes translate into lifting a trophy?
9 Des Moines Menace
(0-0-0)
First match: vs. Santafe Wanderers, 5/17
 Perennial powerhouse Des Moines Menace topped the Heartland Division with a 9-1-2 record but faced a playoff exit in the Conference Semifinals against Peoria City. After a thrilling Open Cup run, they will hope last season was just a blip as they look for their first League Two title since 2021.
10 Project 51O
(1-1-0)
Next match: @ Academica, 5/17
 One of the standouts of the 2024 season in the Nor Cal Division, Project 51O will hope they can solve their defensive deficiencies after only finishing with a +3 goal differential with 29 goals conceded across 14 games. They’ve already started the season with a 1-0 win over Monterey Bay FC 2 before falling to San Juan SC.
11 Fort Wayne FC
(0-0-0)
First match: @ Dayton Dutch Lions FC, 5/17		 Fort Wayne FC secured the Valley Division title with an 8-2-2 record before losing to powerhouse Flint City Bucks in the Conference Semifinals. Another team like Corpus Christi that is preparing to go pro to USL League One, this should be the season that Fort Wayne goes all out.
12 Sarasota Paradise
(0-0-0)
First match: vs. St. Petersburg FC, 5/17		 Sarasota Paradise clinched the South Florida Division and remained undefeated at home with an 8-1-3 record overall. Their announcement to join USL League One in 2026 similar to Fort Wayne and Corpus Christi should kick on the side for a strong 2025 season.
13 Flint City Bucks
(0-0-0)
First match: vs. Oakland County FC, 5/21		 Another perennial powerhouse of the league, Flint City Bucks led the Great Lakes Division with a 10-1-3 record and a +23 goal differential. After falling to league runner-up Peoria City in the Conference Final, they will be hoping to reenter the conversation as a title contender.
14 Western Mass Pioneers
(0-0-0)
First match: @ Boston City FC, 5/15 		Western Mass Pioneers emerged out of the stacked Northeast Division with an 11-2-1 record and only conceded eight goals throughout the season. They will have their work cut out for them again this year but have the opportunity to get a good start against Boston City FC.
15 Salem City FC
(0-0-0)
First match: vs. Tobacco Road FC, 5/17 		Salem City FC achieved an undefeated regular season with a 9-0-5 record to win the South Atlantic Division. After only conceding 12 goals during those 14 games, they will be hoping that defensive solidity will carry over to another postseason run this year.
16 NONA FC
(0-0-0)
First match: vs. Brevard SC, 5/14 		NONA FC finished with an identical record to Brave SC but missed out on topping the Southeast Division with a lower goal differential. After falling to Asheville City in the first round of the playoffs, they will look to hit the ground running tonight against Brevard SC.
17 Ballard FC
(0-0-0)
First match: @ FC Olympia, 5/16		 Another shining star of the league with sold out crowds and a passionate supporter’s culture, Ballard ultimately fell in the first round of the playoffs to Project 51O and will be hoping this year translates into postseason success.
18 FC Tucson
(0-0-0)
First match: @ Stars FC, 5/20		 FC Tucson advanced out of a tough Southwest Division a 7-2-5 record with a +15 goal differential, highlighting their balanced approach. With a vast talent pool to select from, we expect them to be competitive again this season.
19 Brave SC
(0-0-0)
First match: @ Sporting JAX, 5/21		 Brave SC won the Southeast Division with an identical record to NONA FC (9-1-2) in a tightly contested division. A team with strong Brazilian roots, the flair they bring after scoring 38 goals last season should be entertaining against a new Sporting JAX side. 
20 San Juan SC
(2-0-0)
Next match: @ San Francisco City, 5/14		 San Juan SC's performance data is limited as a newcomer to the league, but they have come storming out the gates with two consecutive victories against San Francisco City FC and Project 51O. This is a team to keep your eyes on as the season progresses, starting tonight with the return leg against San Francisco City.

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