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In preparation for the start of league play, the Birmingham Legion played in a preseason match against Chattanooga FC, a team in the third division league MLS Next Pro, away.[3]
Source: USL Championship Standings Rules for classification: 1) head-to-head points; 2) head-to-head goal differential; 3) points-per game within conference; 4) total wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) total goals scored; 7) points earned against top four Conference finishers; 8) disciplinary points; 9) coin toss or drawing of lots
Match results
On December 18, 2023, the USL Championship released the regular season schedule for all 24 teams.[4]
As a member of the USL Championship, the Birmingham Legion were matched up against the Chattanooga Red Wolves SC, a fellow team governed by the United Soccer League in the third division USL League One, at home.[5] After winning in added extra time 4-2 after forwardStefano Pinho scored four goals,[6] the Legion were matched up against fellow USL Championship club Tampa Bay Rowdies away,[7][8] where they would come back and force added extra time after being down by four goals in regular time, before eventually losing 6-4.[9][10]
