By SBI SOCCER

There might be one game left to play in the USL regular season, but the league’s playoff picture has already become fully clear.

The USL playoffs are set to kick off on Friday with the conference quarterfinals, while OKC Energy FC, Rochester Rhinos, Louisville City FC and Orange County Blues have each earned byes to the conference semifinal round.

Kickstarting the tournament will be a battle between the Colorado Springs Switchbacks and Seattle Sounders 2, which is one of three MLS affiliate clubs among the 12-team field. The match is set to be held at the Switchbacks’ Sand Creek Stadium, with the winner earning a match against Energy FC.

Saturday’s action presents a clash between New York Red Bulls II and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds at Red Bull Arena, as the two sides battle for a date with the Rhinos. In addition, the Charleston Battery host the Richmond Kickers to claim a conference semifinal clash with Louisville.

Finally, a California clash between Sacramento Republic and LA Galaxy II is scheduled for Saturday at Bonney Field. The two sides split their previous two encounters at the Republic’s home, and Saturday’s edition will yield a meeting with the Orange County Blues.

Every game of the USL Playoffs will be streamed live on YouTube.

Here is a full schedule of these first round USL playoff games:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

9 p.m. – Colorado Springs Switchbacks vs. Seattle Sounders II

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

5 p.m. – New York Red Bulls II vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds

7:30 p.m. – Charleston Battery vs. Richmond Kickers

10:30 p.m. – Sacramento Republic vs. LA Galaxy II

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What do you think of the USL Playoff matchups? Which team do you see as favorites? Is there any match in particular that you are most excited about?

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