Louisville City FC defeated Charleston 2-1 in its season opener Saturday night.
Louisville hopes a majority of a record-setting team can avenge postseason disappointment with a championship in 2025.
Cruz led Louisville to multiple club records this season.
Louisville is one victory away from clinching homefield advantage throughout the playoffs.
Louisville City FC wins a second straight match while tying its highest goal total of the season.
Louisville City FC and Indy Eleven played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night.
Despite the draw, LouCity’s lead in the Central Division increased to seven points when second-place Birmingham Legion FC lost.
LouCity head coach John Hackworth didn't want weather to stand in his team's way of beginning its preseason work.
The conference semifinal will kick off at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Lynn Family Stadium.