9. KEYS TO THE KEYSTONE: The Pittsburgh Riverhounds’ Kevin Kerr has been among the leading chance creators in the USL so far this season, sitting tied for second in the league with 17 going into Week 7. It took until Saturday for the first of those chances to come to fruition, however, as his first assist of the season led to a 1-0 victory in the Keystone Derby Cup against the Harrisburg City Islanders through Corey Hertzog’s fourth goal of the season. Times have been tough for the Hounds since the start of the 2016 season, with Kerr correct that so far this year the side has played well without much reward. With Toronto FC II coming to visit on Wednesday, the hope must be a well-earned win to provide the platform for bigger things to come.

10. EVERYTHING BUT THE GOAL: As things have been tough for the Riverhounds this season, so too are they turning that way for FC Cincinnati at present. Head Coach Alan Koch and his side will likely be bemused that they took nothing from a 1-0 defeat against Bethlehem Steel FC on Saturday, with the visitors at Goodman Stadium having the better of the play and hitting the woodwork twice before Hugh Roberts’ late goal for Steel FC grabbed all three points for the hosts. FCC appeared to have found its top gear two weeks ago with a great performance against Saint Louis, but two points from the past three games, and no lead held in that span, means there’s plenty of work to be done.

11. STAMPEDED: Rochester Rhinos Head Coach Bob Lilley was critical of his players despite salvaging a draw against the New York Red Bulls II in the club’s home opener. It’s certain Saturday’s display was much more to his liking, as the Rhinos demolished a good Charlotte Independence side 4-0 behind a sturdy defensive display and an attack that struck quickly and often when given the chance. The Rhinos may have had less possession and touches than their visitors to Capelli Sport Stadium, but 14 shots on goal, eight of which hit the target, told the bigger story of the game as Charlotte was stymied, finishing with only two shots from within the Rochester penalty area. If the Rhinos can find this level of consistency week-in and week-out, they’re going to be a team worth watching.