The Richmond Kickers have not only matched their best winning streak in the club’s USL history, but they’re doing something that hasn’t been seen often over the six seasons of the league’s history.

While undefeated streaks are usually the measure to see how a team is performing, the ability to grind out win after win is a feat that can entirely transform a season. Look back to last season, and Rochester’s remarkable one-loss feat, and while it’s remarkably impressive, the longest winning streak the Rhinos were able to put together was four.

In fact, this six-game winning streak for the Kickers matches the one put together by Sacramento Republic FC in 2014, as it surged up the standings to finish second in the regular season, and then went on to claim the USL Championship in its inaugural season.

Will we see something similar from the Kickers at the end of this season? Time will tell, but the positive momentum they’re carrying into an almost-certain playoff berth at this point is undeniable.

Here’s the new Top 10.

1. Richmond Kickers (Previous: 3)

Last Week: W 1-0 at Rochester Rhinos; W 2-1 at FC Montreal

The Kickers matched their best winning streak in the USL with Saturday’s victory against FC Montreal, as Yudai Imura had another standout week with two game-winning goals to make it six wins in a row for the Kickers. Up next is a return to City Stadium, and what might be the biggest game of the upcoming week with the visit of FC Cincinnati.

2. FC Cincinnati (Previous: 4)

Last Week: W 2-0 at FC Montreal

A nice solid road win that could have come by a wider margin pushed Cincinnati firmly into the conversation for top spot as it kept pace with Louisville and New York over the past seven days. The visit to Richmond – after the Kickers’ last-minute equalizer at Nipper Stadium earlier this season – will have big implications for both teams as they enter the final stretch of the season.

3. Seattle Sounders FC 2 (Previous: 10)

Last Week: W 4-1 vs. Real Monarchs SLC; D 1-1 at Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2

S2’s big win against the Monarchs, and subsequent draw with current conference leader WFC2, has pushed the side to the verge of the playoff positions. With momentum suddenly proving important, Seattle’s five-game undefeated streak will look to carry the side onward and upward, but will get tested by Rio Grande Valley FC this Saturday.