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Protagonist Soccer's 2026 World Cup Kit Preview
Dec 9, 2025
Protagonist Soccer's 2026 World Cup Kit Preview
Dec 9, 2025

Last week we got the World Cup draw and for the most part we know who is in, who is out, and where they’ll be playing. Additionally, a few of the kit-makers have released their World Cup kits and KIT SZN’s Brett Mullenix is here rate what we have so far…

by Brett Mullenix

Dec 9, 2025
TLfC Announces Pro-Am Expansion
Dec 9, 2025
TLfC Announces Pro-Am Expansion
Dec 9, 2025

Today The League for Clubs announced a coming Pro-Am league. The new league features the creativity and dynamism that TLfC has become known for. Set to launch in 2027, the new league will add another layer to a rapidly growing system that could set the tone of American soccer in the future.

by Dan Vaughn

Dec 9, 2025
Who Are Ya!: Albuquerque Alliance FC (WPSL)
Dec 8, 2025
Who Are Ya!: Albuquerque Alliance FC (WPSL)
Dec 8, 2025

Starting from scratch, a pair of twins went all in to create the Albuquerque Alliance FC, not just for a place to play, but also for a way to give to their community and bring the talented women of ABQ together to thrive. We reached out to the women in watermelon and turquoise and co-founder Leila Chapa took the time to tell us all about their endeavor.

by Josh Duder

Dec 8, 2025
Who Are Ya!: New York Cosmos (USL League One)
Dec 1, 2025
Who Are Ya!: New York Cosmos (USL League One)
Dec 1, 2025

2026 is just around the corner and will welcome back the guidon-bearer for club soccer in the United States. After a hiatus, the New York Cosmos return via USL League One and owner Erik Stover brings tells us where they’re going, where they’re at and where the Cosmos have been.

by Josh Duder

Dec 1, 2025
Off the Wall: Protagonist's Update on Indoor Soccer Season
Nov 25, 2025
Off the Wall: Protagonist's Update on Indoor Soccer Season
Nov 25, 2025

Its been a long wait but indoor soccer is finally back and it all kicks off the day after Thanksgiving! We’ll take a quick whip around MASL as it gets set to start on Black Friday and give you an update to the Ron Newman Cup Playoffs Format.

by Josh Duder

Nov 25, 2025
Who Are Ya!: Mountains to Sea FC
Nov 24, 2025
Who Are Ya!: Mountains to Sea FC
Nov 24, 2025

Outdoor to indoor; Mountains to Sea - Zac Hines, co-founder of Mountains to Sea FC, takes us on a journey through the terrain of building a self-sustaining grassroots club and some of the tougher choices along the way to ensure its stability.

by Josh Duder

Nov 24, 2025
James Richardson Opens Up on Legendary Career
Nov 21, 2025
James Richardson Opens Up on Legendary Career
Nov 21, 2025

Breaking the Lines’ Zach Lowy gets broadcasting legend, James Richardson, to open up.

by Zach Lowy

Nov 21, 2025
Who Are Ya!: Spam FC (Minnesota Amateur Soccer League)
Nov 17, 2025
Who Are Ya!: Spam FC (Minnesota Amateur Soccer League)
Nov 17, 2025

Spam FC are a good little team doing great big things in their corner of Minnesota. The amateur men’s team was founded in 2011, but the club has roots all the way back to 1998. Read on to hear about their community connections and how they connect through soccer.

by Josh Duder

Nov 17, 2025
Soccer through the Lens of Gary Wiggins
Nov 13, 2025
Soccer through the Lens of Gary Wiggins
Nov 13, 2025

Today we are privileged to share an album of work by photographer Gary Wiggins. He’s been associated with lower league soccer for years and knows exactly what to look for in order to capture the moment.

by Josh Duder

Nov 13, 2025
Who Are Ya!: Sunflower State FC (USL L2 / WPSL)
Nov 10, 2025
Who Are Ya!: Sunflower State FC (USL L2 / WPSL)
Nov 10, 2025

Based in Kansas City, Sunflower State FC has evolved from a cheesy Sunday League team to a real competitor in their local field. We wanted to catch up with the team and see how they’ve upped their game - co-founder and current president of the club, Joey Lipoff, was kind enough to share the story.

by Josh Duder

Nov 10, 2025

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