TAMPA, Fla. – Cincinnati claims its first piece of silverware, while Vancouver and LA remain neck-and-neck at the top of the West. Here’s what we learned from Week 18 in the USL:

1. KINGS OF THE RIVER: There’s a very good argument that FC Cincinnati’s 2-0 victory against Louisville City FC was the first major on-field landmark of the club in a season that has seen so many off-field landmarks so far – which was continued by the 20,151 attendance on Saturday at Nippert Stadium. Considering that Cincinnati’s win was its first against the other teams in the current top four of the Eastern Conference – the side had gone 0-3-1 against Louisville, New York and Charleston prior to Saturday – the River Cities Cup triumph was a big boost for the host as it looks to hone in on a top-two position.

2. ON THE REBOUND: If there’s anything we’ve learned about Cincinnati’s squad in its inaugural season, it’s that the team is a resilient bunch. Saturday’s win continued its streak of bouncing back from its four defeats this season with victories, a strong sign of the resiliency and experience Coach John Harkes was looking for when he and his team put the group together. After Wednesday night’s deflating loss to New York Red Bulls II, Saturday’s performance showed a team hardened by that experience, and ready to go again.

3. STILL ON TOP: As with all streaks, Louisville’s undefeated run at the top of the Eastern Conference was going to come to an end at some point, but thanks to the Red Bulls II’s loss to Charleston on Saturday afternoon, City got to keep its edge in the race for the regular-season championship. Louisville will look to start a new streak on Saturday as it welcomes Orlando City B to Slugger Field, aiming to complete a three-game sweep of the season series between the two.