​​Based on the ticket purchasing site(And assuming they've stopped sales of some sections because they're not complete) , it looks like there's only about 20 seats still left on the North grandstands , and everything else seems to be sold out. Who else is ready for opening night!​?

What are peoples predictions to who wins the cup this year. what are peoples opinions on the cup and what other storylines do you hope to see regarding underdog story

Kickoff: 7:00 PM EDT

Location: Lynn Family Stadium | Louisville, KY

Broadcast: ESPN+

📝 THE MATCHUP

Fort Wayne FC (USL League One)

• Recent Form: Coming off their first-ever professional victory, a gritty 1-0 win over Chattanooga Red Wolves.
• Key Player: Taig Healy (MF) – Scored the historic winner just 44 seconds into the last match.
• Keep an Eye On: Bernd Schipmann in goal. He'll need a massive night against a potent LouCity attack.

Louisville City FC (USL Championship)

• Recent Form: Currently sitting atop the USL Championship standings (5-1-1). They just secured a 1-0 win over Sporting Club Jacksonville.
• Key Player: Aiden McFadden (DF/MF) – A constant threat on the flanks with multiple goal contributions this season.
• Manager: Simon Bird (Interim)

🏟️ LINEUPS

(To be updated 60 minutes before kickoff)

Fort Wayne FC XI: Schipmann (GK), Sproat, Solís, Dias, Smith, Musa, Healy, Garay, Awoudor, Abbey, Terry. Subs: Briscoe, Rempel, Thomas, Jordan, Armas, Hernandez, Ricol.

Louisville City FC XI: Fauroux (GK), McFadden, Totsch, Adams, Dia, Duncan, Davila, Serrano, Akale, Wilson, Donovan. Subs: Faundez, Morris, Dayes, Perez, Moguel Jr., Duke, Showunmi.

💬 DISCUSSION RULES

1. Keep it civil. Rivalry is good, but don't be a jerk.
2. No illegal streams. Stick to official broadcast partners.

LOOKS LIKE THEY FOUND A NEW INVESTOR AFTER THE LAST GUY RAN LAST MINUTE

Just dropped a new episode of United Soccer Lounge, where I drove halfway across the country to spend the weekend with Carolina Ascent + Charlotte Independence in Charlotte.

I take you around American Legion Memorial Stadium, a proper venue with a killer skyline view — and show what matchday feels like with one of the most fun teams in the Gainbridge Super League.

What’s in the video:

• Empty stadium tour + the history of the venue (Pearl Jam concerts, USFL, rugby, and now pro soccer)
• History of the Charlotte USL soccer landscape
• Matchday atmosphere, fan interview, and why the stadium feels so good as the sun sets over the skyscrappers
• A current Ascent player's story of falling in love with Charlotte... as an opponent.
• Emily Morris scored her first pro goal in front of a home crowd
• The players' true connection the kids and the community!

It’s a chill, on-location video that really shows how Carolina Ascent is building something genuine in Charlotte in just their second season.

Would love your thoughts if you’ve ever been to a game at American Legion Memorial Stadium or if you follow the Super League!