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Midfielder Luis Gil.
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naugural seasons for expansion teams are usually a tricky proposition. Organizations are building full rosters, coaching staffs and team infrastructures from scratch while also trying to be competitive with established franchises.
The Spokane Velocity experienced that firsthand in 2024 during their first season playing professional men’s soccer in USL League One. But after sneaking into the playoffs despite having a losing record (7-9-6), something flipped when the postseason rolled around. The Velocity made a surprising run to the final before eventually falling in the title game to Union
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