Protagonist Soccer

Harold Hanson, Philip Hephzibah and Ebrima Njie teamed up for Real Sociedad O.C. this season in the SoCal Premier League. Their paths could only cross in the amateur leagues of the United States. Sure, similar types of player groupings have happened in places like New York, Chicago, Miami and Dallas, but this one is unique to Southern California.  

by Dennis Pope

The final day of the regular season delivered in every way and we now have the roster of teams in the USL Super League playoffs.

by Dan Vaughn

Growing up in NorCal, college in Tennessee, professional in Iceland, now playing in Brooklyn. Mackenzie George has seen the world from the football pitch. Playing in diverse and different settings, everything is in flux and the only constant is the game.

by Dan Vaughn

The three largest women’s soccer leagues in the country have been brought together by US Soccer’s Adult Council and join hands to bring you, us, themselves, the Brandi Chastain Cup. Four of the biggest amateur soccer teams in the country will kick off the inaugural competition which pits WPSL, UWS, and the USLW against each other - then sprinkles in the 2024 Women’s National Amateur Cup Champions for good measure.

by Josh Duder

With just two weeks to go, the USL Super League playoff picture is coming into focus and we’ll soon know the roster of clubs who will be competing for the crown. Basically, it all hinges on Dallas.

by Dan Vaughn

In an political era where regressive societal views are working to roll back acceptance of the LGBTQIA+ community, visibility and representation are more important than ever. The Proud Owls stand as an example of how community can lead to strength and unity.

The USL Super League is weeks away from the playoffs and every match matters. Brooklyn FC may have fumbled the bag with their draw against Spokane, but there’s always next week.

by Dan Vaughn

The 2025 soccer season just got better! Sure, the top two professional USL men’s leagues have been underway for a few months and the US Open Cup has just wrapped up the Round of 32… but its really the launch of the amateur leagues which signal that the summer of soccer is upon us.

by Protagonist Staff and Guests

When former BDSL player Peter Marlette made a historic claim regarding the Tehel Cup, we needed to know if it was true. Was the Tehel Cup the oldest cup competition in the United States? Dan Creel says no.

by Dan Creel

The weekend gave us some crazy results, all of which impacted the playoff standings. With less than a month to go, the margin is razor thin and every match matters! The USL Super League is heating up as the season closes out.

by Dan Vaughn