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Hartford Athletic Advances to USL Cup Semifinals

Hartford Athletic has advanced to the Prinx Tires USL Cup semifinals after defeating Charlotte Independence 4–2 in the quarterfinal round. The team will host Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on September 8 at Trinity Health Stadium.

Isabel Calione
Hartford Athletic soccer players in action at Trinity Health Stadium in Hartford, Connecticut.
Hartford Athletic in action at Trinity Health Stadium, Hartford, Connecticut. (Getty Images)

Hartford Athletic has advanced to the Prinx Tires USL Cup semifinals after defeating Charlotte Independence 4–2 in the quarterfinal round.

The team will host Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC in the semifinal at Trinity Health Stadium in Hartford on September 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.

Hartford Athletic also recently earned an exciting 2–1 victory over Miami FC. The winning goal came during stoppage time at Trinity Health Stadium.

The team's next home league match will be against Birmingham Legion FC on August 29 at 7:00 p.m.

As a Hartford Athletic fan, I have enjoyed attending matches with my son and experiencing the excitement at Trinity Health Stadium. The team has become an important part of Hartford's sports community, bringing families and supporters together. Reaching the USL Cup semifinals is an exciting achievement, and I look forward to seeing how far the team can go.