TAMPA, Fla. – The USL League Two season heats up with a blend of high-stakes debuts, regional rivalries, and the long-awaited return of the reigning title-holders. Here are the key matchups to watch this week with every match available live on SportsEngine Play:

Two brand-new Northwest Division squads kick off their inaugural seasons in what promises to be a spirited expansion showdown between two clubs with arguably the best crests across the entire league.

Two Great Plains Division expansion sides clash in their first-ever USL League Two match as the vibrant Sunflower State FC hosts Springfield FC hoping to put down an early marker for the season.

Newcomers Akron City FC and Steel City FC ignite the Great Forest Division in a matchup with early bragging rights on the line.

Perennial powerhouse in Des Moines Menace opens its campaign against an eager Santafe Wanderers side looking to shake up the Great Plains Division.

The Lone Star Division sees a Texas clash as Corpus Christi FC hosts Lonestar in an early test of regional dominance.

The Denton Diablos make their Mid South debut at home against a seasoned Little Rock Rangers squad looking to return to the playoffs this season.

Another fiery Lone Star matchup pits the storied Laredo Heat against the Hill Country Lobos in a battle of experience versus momentum.

The defending champions finally hit the pitch for the first time this season as Seacoast United Phantoms hosts AC Connecticut in a marquee Northeast Division opener.