Welcome to The Weekender, where we’ll get you set up for what you need to know going into the third round of the 2026 Prinx Tires USL Cup group stage.

We’re in for a 17-game slate of action across Saturday and Sunday across all seven groups with the first places in the knockout stage within reach for five clubs and plenty more to be determined over the next seven days including the renewal of a longstanding USL Championship rivalry and more.

We’ve picked out seven intriguing games that you can make your picks on here, but there’s plenty more to keep us entertained over the upcoming weekend.