Oct. 11—KNOXVILLE. Tenn — The Spokane Velocity are going back to the playoffs.
The Velocity, who lost in the USL League One final in their first two seasons, clinched a spot in the playoffs for the third straight time after beating One Knoxville 2-0 at Covenant Health Park.
Shavon John-Brown put home the opening goal with a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty box in the 18th minute. Neco Brett added insurance with a similar goal in the 62nd.
Spokane (15-8-5) is sixth in the league standings with 50 points, one behind Knoxville (14-8-9). Two points stand between the Velocity and No. 3 Madison (15-8-7) with two games in hand.
Spokane has four regular-season games remaining until the playoffs begin on Oct. 30.