2025 Loudoun United FC season
| 2025 season | |||
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| Head coach | Ryan Martin | ||
| Stadium | Segra Field | ||
| USL Championship | Conference: 6th | ||
| USLC Playoffs | Conference Quarter-Finals | ||
| U.S. Open Cup | Third round | ||
| USL Cup | Quarterfinals | ||
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The 2025 season was Loudoun United FC's seventh season of existence, and their seventh in the second-division of American soccer, the USL Championship. During the season, Loudoun qualified for the first post-season appearance in franchise history,[1] ultimately bowing out of the playoffs in the Eastern Conference Quarter-Finals.[2]
Background
Club
Roster
- As of September 10, 2025[3]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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- ^ Signed to first team contract with D.C. United.
- ^ Signed from youth academy.
Out on loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Staff
- As of September 4, 2025[4]
| Executive | |
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| Executive Business Officer | |
| Team President | |
| General Manager | |
| Assistant GM & Soccer Operations Manager | |
| Director of Scouting | |
| Technical staff | |
| Head Coach | |
| First Assistant Coach | |
| Assistant Coach | |
| Assistant Coach | |
| Assistant Coach | |
| Goalkeeping Coach | |
| Head Athletic Trainer | |
| Equipment Manager | |
Competitions
USL Championship
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (C) | 30 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 32 | 28 | +4 | 44[a] | Playoffs |
| 5 | Hartford Athletic | 30 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 48 | 36 | +12 | 44[a] | |
| 6 | Loudoun United FC | 30 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 45 | 48 | −3 | 42 | |
| 7 | Rhode Island FC | 30 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 29 | 28 | +1 | 38 | |
| 8 | Detroit City FC | 30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 33 | 35 | −2 | 37 |
Rules for classification: 1) head-to-head points; 2) head-to-head goal differential; 3) points-per-game within conference; 4) total wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) total goals scored; 7) points earned against top four Conference finishers; 8) disciplinary points; 9) coin toss or drawing of lots
(C) Champions
Notes:
Match results
On December 19, 2024, the USL Championship released the regular season schedule for all 24 teams.[5]
| March 8, 2025 1 | Birmingham Legion FC | 1–3 | Loudoun United FC | Birmingham, Alabama |
| 8:00 PM EDT | Report | Stadium: Protective Field |
| March 15, 2025 2 | North Carolina FC | 1–2 | Loudoun United FC | Cary, North Carolina |
| 8:00 PM EDT | Report | Stadium: WakeMed Soccer Park |
| March 22, 2025 3 | Louisville City FC | 2–0 | Loudoun United FC | Louisville, Kentucky |
| 4:00 PM EDT | Report | Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium |
| March 29, 2025 4 | Loudoun United FC | 2–0 | Rhode Island FC | Leesburg, Virginia |
| 7:00 PM EDT | Report | Stadium: Segra Field |
| April 5, 2025 5 | Loudoun United FC | 2–0 | Hartford Athletic | Leesburg, Virginia |
| 7:30 PM EDT | Report | Stadium: Segra Field |
| April 12, 2025 6 | Tampa Bay Rowdies | 1–2 | Loudoun United FC | St. Petersburg, Florida |
| 4:30 PM EDT | Stadium: Al Lang Stadium |
| April 19, 2025 7 | Loudoun United FC | 2–1 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | Leesburg, Virginia |
| 7:30 PM EDT | Stadium: Segra Field |
| May 3, 2025 8 | Las Vegas Lights FC | 1–0 | Loudoun United FC | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| 10:30 PM EDT | Stadium: Cashman Field |
| May 10, 2025 9 | Loudoun United FC | 5–1 | Lexington SC | Leesburg, Virginia |
| 7:30 PM EDT | Stadium: Segra Field |
| May 17, 2025 10 | Miami FC | 2–1 | Loudoun United FC | Miami, Florida |
| 7:30 PM EDT | Report |
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Stadium: Pitbull Stadium Attendance: 1,257 Referee: Muhammad Kaleia |
| June 7, 2025 11 | Loudoun United FC | 1–1 | Charleston Battery | Leesburg, Virginia |
| Nyeman |
Report | Myers |
Stadium: Segra Field Attendance: 1,523 Referee: Nabil Bensalah |
| June 14, 2025 12 | Loudoun United | 3–2 | Detroit City FC | Leesburg, VA |
| 6:00 PM EDT | Report | Stadium: Segra Field Attendance: 1,433 Referee: Abdou Ndiaye |
| June 20, 2025 13 | Hartford Athletic | 3–0 | Loudoun United FC | Hartford, Connecticut |
| 7:30 PM EDT | Report | Stadium: Trinity Health Stadium Attendance: 5,500 Referee: Elijio Arreguin |
| June 25, 2025 15 | Loudoun United FC | 1–4 | Louisville City FC | Leesburg, Virginia |
| 6:00 PM EDT | Report | Stadium: Segra Field Attendance: 583 Referee: Joshua Encarnación |
| July 3, 2025 15 | Loudoun United FC | 0–0 | Orange County SC | Leesburg, Virginia |
| 7:00 PM EDT | Ryan |
Report | Stadium: Segra Field Attendance: 3,871 Referee: Benjamin Meyer |
| July 13, 2025 16 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 2–2 | Loudoun United FC | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 5:00 PM EDT | Report | Stadium: Highmark Stadium Attendance: 4,339 Referee: Elton García |
| July 19, 2025 17 | Loudoun United FC | 0–2 | Oakland Roots SC | Leesburg, Virginia |
| 7:00 PM EDT | Report | Stadium: Segra Field Attendance: 2,069 Referee: Gerald Flores |
| August 1, 2025 18 | FC Tulsa | 3–2 | Loudoun United FC | Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| 8:30 PM EDT | Report | Stadium: ONEOK Field Attendance: 3,871 Referee: Corbyn May |
| August 9, 2025 19 | Rhode Island FC | 0–0 | Loudoun United FC | Pawtucket, Rhode Island |
| 7:00 PM EDT | Report | Stadium: Centreville Bank Stadium Attendance: 8,514 Referee: Natalie Simon |
| August 16, 2025 20 | Loudoun United | 3–2 | Indy Eleven | Leesburg, VA |
| 7:00 PM EDT | Report | Stadium: Segra Field Attendance: 2,413 Referee: Atahan Yaya |
| August 25, 2025 21 | Charleston Battery | 4–1 | Loudoun United FC | Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina |
| 5:00 EDT | Report | Dambrot |
Stadium: Patriots Point Soccer Complex Attendance: 4,070 Referee: Elton García | |
| Note: Match rescheduled from August 23 due to inclement weather. | ||||
| August 30, 2025 22 | Loudoun United FC | 3–1 | Miami FC | Leesburg, Virginia |
| 7:00 PM EDT | Report | Bonfiglio |
Stadium: Segra Field Attendance: 2,553 Referee: Ekaterina Koroleva |
| September 6, 2025 23 | El Paso Locomotive FC | 1−2 | Loudoun United FC | El Paso, Texas |
| 7:30 PM EDT |
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Report | Stadium: Southwest University Park Attendance: 4,720 Referee: Matthew Corrigan |
| September 13, 2025 24 | Loudoun United FC | 2−5 | San Antonio FC | Leesburg, Virginia |
| 7:00 PM EDT | Report |
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Stadium: Segra Field Attendance: 2,820 Referee: Matthew Thompson |
| September 20, 2025 25 | Phoenix Rising FC | 2–2 | Loudoun United FC | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 10:30 PM EDT | Report | Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium Attendance: 4,715 Referee: Rodrigo Albuquerque |
| September 28, 2025 26 | Loudoun United FC | 2–2 | Tampa Bay Rowdies | Leesburg, Virginia |
| 7:00 PM EDT | Report | Stadium: Segra Field Attendance: 2,640 Referee: Thomas Snyder |
| October 4, 2025 27 | Loudoun United FC | 0–1 | Birmingham Legion FC | Leesburg, Virginia |
| 5:00 PM EDT | Ryan |
Report | Paterson |
Stadium: Segra Field Attendance: 2,681 Referee: Edson Carvajal |
| October 11, 2025 28 | Detroit City FC | 0–1 | Loudoun United FC | Hamtramck, Michigan |
| 4:00 PM EDT | Report | Bidois |
Stadium: Keyworth Stadium Attendance: 6,285 Referee: Luis Arroyo |
| October 18, 2025 29 | Indy Eleven | 2–1 | Loudoun United FC | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 8:00 PM EDT | Rendón |
Report | Lindley |
Stadium: IU Michael A. Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium Attendance: 10,163 Referee: Brandon Stevis |
| October 25, 2025 30 | Loudoun United FC | 0–1 | North Carolina FC | Leesburg, Virginia |
| 5:00 PM EDT | Report | Anderson |
Stadium: Segra Field Attendance: 4,204 Referee: Brad Jensen |
2025 USL Championship playoffs
Loudoun United finished the season as the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference table, enough for them to earn a spot in the USLC playoffs for the first time in franchise history. Scheduled away to play third seed North Carolina FC, Loudoun ultimately lost 1–0, ending their season.[6]
| November 1, 2025 East Quarter-Finals | North Carolina FC | 1–0 | Loudoun United FC | Cary, North Carolina |
| 7:30 PM ET | Anderson |
Report | Stadium: First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park Attendance: 2,005 Referee: Natalie Simon |
U.S. Open Cup
Loudoun United played in the 110th edition of the U.S. Open Cup. Entering the tournament in the first round alongside half the teams in the USL Championship, the club was drawn as visitors against amateur club West Chester United SC of the United Soccer League of Pennsylvania.[7] After 3–2 win after scoring three unanswered goals in a row,[8] the club played at home against Virginia Super Soccer League club Virginia Dream FC, which they won 4–2.[9][10] Loudoun were ultimately eliminated from the cup during the Third Round, losing 2–1 to fellow USL Championship club Louisville City FC.[11]
Match result
| March 18 | West Chester United SC (USLPA) | 2–3 | | Wayne, Pennsylvania |
| 7:30 PM EDT |
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Report | Stadium: YSC Sports Attendance: 120 Referee: Joshua Encarnación |
| April 2 | Loudoun United FC (USLC) | 4–2 | | Leesburg, Virginia |
| 6:30 PM EDT | Report | Stadium: Segra Field Referee: Marie Durr |
| April 15 | Louisville City FC (USLC) | 2–1 | Louisville, Kentucky | |
| 7:00 p.m. EDT | Report |
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Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium Attendance: 2,642 Referee: Elivis Osmanovic |
USL Cup
Loudoun United participated in the second edition of the USL Cup, the first edition to feature teams from both the USL Championship and League One.[12][13]
Standings
| Pos | Lg | Team | Pld | W | PKW | PKL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 | USLC | Loudoun United FC | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 9 | Advance to knockout stage |
| 2 | USL1 | Charlotte Independence | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4 | +4 | 9 | |
| 3 | USLC | Louisville City FC | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | +4 | 9 | |
| 4 | USLC | Lexington SC | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 4 | |
| 5 | USLC | North Carolina FC | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | −1 | 5 |
Group stage
| April 26, 2025 | Lexington SC | 0–1 | Loudoun United FC | Lexington, Kentucky |
| 6:00 PM EDT | Report |
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Stadium: Lexington SC Stadium Attendance: 3,417 Referee: Alyssa Nichols |
| May 31, 2025 | Loudoun United FC | 2–1 | Louisville City FC | Leesburg, Virginia |
| 6:00 PM EDT | Report |
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Stadium: Segra Field Referee: Thomas Snyder |
| June 28, 2025 | Loudoun United FC | 1–1 (4–3 p) | Charlotte Independence | Leesburg, Virginia |
| 6:00 PM EDT |
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Report |
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Stadium: Segra Field Attendance: 1,029 Referee: Elvis Osmanovic |
| Penalties | ||||
| July 25, 2025 | North Carolina FC | 1–1 (5–3 p) | Loudoun United FC | Cary, North Carolina |
| 7:30 PM EDT |
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Report |
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Stadium: First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park Attendance: 1,602 Referee: John Matto |
| Penalties | ||||
Knockouts
| August 20 | Loudoun United FC | 0–0 (2–4 p) | Sacramento Republic FC | Leesburg, Virginia |
| 7:00 PM EDT | Report | Stadium: Segra Field Attendance: 1,057 Referee: Abdou Ndiaye | ||
| Penalties | ||||
Statistics
Top scorers
| Rank | Position | No. | Name | USLC | US Open Cup | USL Cup | Total |
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| 1 | FW | 11 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 14 | |
| 2 | FW | 15 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 | |
| FW | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 8 | ||
| 4 | FW | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| MF | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | ||
| 6 | FW | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| DF | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 8 | 9 players with 1 goal | ||||||
| Total | 36 | 8 | 5 | 49 | |||
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- Last updated: September 2, 2025
- Source: Loudoun United FC Player Stats
See also
References
- ^ Staff Report (October 30, 2025). "Loudoun United Travels to North Carolina for First-Ever Playoff Game". LoudounNow.com. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ Murray, Nicholas (November 1, 2025). "Oalex Anderson's finish lifts North Carolina past Loudoun United". USL Championship. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ "Roster". Loudoun United FC. USL Championship. Archived from the original on August 8, 2022. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
- ^ "Technical Staff". Loudoun United FC. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
- ^ USLSoccer Staff (December 19, 2024). "USL Championship reveals the 2025 season schedule". USL Championship. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
- ^ Rohm, Jake (November 1, 2025). "Loudoun United's season ends in USL quarterfinals, lose 1-0 to North Carolina". DC News Now. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
- ^ Hakala, Josh (February 6, 2025). "Draw for 2025 US Open Cup revealed, 110th tournament begins March 18". thecup.us. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
- ^ Hayden, Alex (March 19, 2025). "U.S. Open Cup: West Chester United 2-3 Loudoun United FC". The Philly Soccer Page. Retrieved March 29, 2025.
- ^ "No Rest for the Dreamers: #USOC2025 Second Round Preview". www.ussoccer.com. Retrieved March 29, 2025.
- ^ "2025 US Open Cup Round 2: Zach Ryan, Ben Mines lead Loudoun United past Virginia Dream". April 3, 2025. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
- ^ Newman, Benton (April 16, 2025). "2025 US Open Cup Round 3: Louisville City strikes early, holds off Loudoun United FC". Retrieved October 20, 2025.
- ^ Lewis, Michael (December 12, 2024). "ANOTHER COMPETITION: USL adds Jägermeister Cup for Championship, League One teams". Front Row Soccer. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
- ^ Silverman, Alex (December 12, 2024). "USL expanding Jägermeister Cup to all teams". www.sportsbusinessjournal.com. Retrieved February 1, 2025.