2023 USFL The championship game is here, and either Pittsburgh Maulers or Birmingham Stallions will raise the big silver soccer trophy at the end of the day.
The Alex McGough-led Stallions have been a force to be reckoned with, winning 8-2 in the regular season and dominating New Orleans Cutter in the South Division Championship Game for a chance to defend their title. Crowned USFL MVP on FridayMcGough leads the league in passes (20).
With a defense ranked No. 1 throughout the regular season, allowing only 257.4 yards in total per game and forced to take the league’s highest 20 long-range shots, the Maulers seem up for the challenge. Pittsburgh’s powerhouse defense also has some positive history to point to, as the Maulers limited McGough to just 157 yards of passing while knocking him out twice in Week 4. Pittsburgh secured their place in the title game. enemy after winning in extra time before Michigan newspaper in the USFL North Division Championship Game.
It all takes place at the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, and we’ll follow you from start to finish.
Here are the top moments!
Pittsburgh Maulers vs Birmingham Stallions
Determination
Facing third and second goals in first game possession, Maulers midfielder Troy Williams give the ball to the full-back Stoker’s bricklayerwho passed several handling attempts in the first knockdown.
On the board
Pittsburgh went to Birmingham’s 2-yard line, but an illegal diversion penalty brought driving to a halt. Maulers then settled for a penalty at 37 yards Chris Blewitt.
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Stage setting
Both teams are dressed to success ahead of Saturday’s title match, which will kick off at 8 p.m. ET.
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