The USL regular season is approaching its end - most clubs are into their last five scheduled games. In the Western Conference, the eight teams headed to the playoffs are not yet officially qualified, though at at least the top five of the current standings look pretty safe best. Over in the Eastern Conference, however, the playoff field is almost complete.
Four teams were already guaranteed a post-season before the games played on August 31. By the end of those games, three more were identified.
Charleston Battery booked its spot with a 1-1 tie with (already playoff bound) Richmond.