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NPSL: 2026 National Semifinals
July 22, 2026
NPSL: 2026 National Semifinals
July 22, 2026

Founded in 2003, the National Premier Soccer League looks to crown its champion for 2026. 55 Clubs, divided into 8 conferences, across the United States, clashed for several months, often cramming two or three games into a week, to get to this point. Four teams remain: one time champs, El Farolito FC, New Haven United FC, Bristol Rhythm AFC, and Ambassadors FC Ohio.

by Joshua Duder

July 22, 2026
A Star for Salmon Bay: The USL W League FINAL
July 21, 2026
A Star for Salmon Bay: The USL W League FINAL
July 21, 2026

Two intense months of blood, sweat, and tears came to a conclusion over the weekend when the USL W League held its Final in Seattle, Washington. Salmon Bay FC hosted Vermont Green in a Sold Out Interbay Stadium, breaking their own attendance record, with 2096 fans in attendance. It was an absolute battle and we were on hand to witness a fantastic final match.

by Joshua Duder

July 21, 2026
Who Are Ya!: AFC Columbia (MWPL)
July 20, 2026
Who Are Ya!: AFC Columbia (MWPL)
July 20, 2026

Mid-Missouri built for mid-Missourians, AFC Columbia was founded by Columbia, MO locals looking for something to support and nurture. The club gets its colors from the Columbia city flag and has proudly flown them since 2020. We wanted to know even more and the club graciously answered all our questions.

by Joshua Duder

July 20, 2026
Kezar Stadium: Playoffs Host
July 17, 2026
Kezar Stadium: Playoffs Host
July 17, 2026

Historic Kezar Stadium, which celebrated its 101st Birthday in May, has been witness to thousands of soccer games in its time. This weekend, two of its longest running residents will host their respective playoff games, from their respective leagues. It’s Playoffs in the City for El Farolito FC and San Francisco City FC.

by Joshua Duder

July 17, 2026
WPSL: 2026 Finals Weekend Preview
July 16, 2026
WPSL: 2026 Finals Weekend Preview
July 16, 2026

Founded in 1998, the Women’s Premier Soccer League looks to crown its champion for the year. 144 Clubs battled for just a few months, sometimes playing two or three games a week, to get to this point. Riverside Stadium in Riverside, Missouri plays host to the 19th Championship Final and four teams look to leave with the title.

by Joshua Duder

July 16, 2026
A Hot Night in RVA: Kickers vs Paradise
July 15, 2026
A Hot Night in RVA: Kickers vs Paradise
July 15, 2026

Emiliano Terzaghi made his return to City Stadium in Richmond when his new club Sarasota Paradise visited the Kickers. Photographer Shawn Payne was on assignment for Protagonist and was able to capture the crowd and the squads battling soaring temperatures during a severe heat wave in Virginia.

by Joshua Duder

July 15, 2026
NY International FC: We Are Going Up!
July 14, 2026
NY International FC: We Are Going Up!
July 14, 2026

This is what promotion looks like for the biggest club in New York. NY International are on their way up to the first division of the Cosmo League and along the way are traveling to London for friendlies, celebrating the life and legacy of one of their own through a 5K, and kicking off their first every charity tournament to combat food insecurity in the city.

by Josh Duder

July 14, 2026
Who Are Ya!: Virginia Beach United (USLL2 & USLWL)
July 13, 2026
Who Are Ya!: Virginia Beach United (USLL2 & USLWL)
July 13, 2026

For the second time in the club’s history, Virginia Beach United’s men’s squad qualified for the USL League Two playoffs. They went away to Patuxent and won 4-0, finishing second in a very competitive Chesapeake Division. Before they head into their first playoff game, they took the time to tell us all about their club.

by Joshua Duder

July 13, 2026
US Soccer Announces Open Division Qualification for 2027 USOC
July 10, 2026
US Soccer Announces Open Division Qualification for 2027 USOC
July 10, 2026

US Soccer announced yesterday some changes to Open Division qualification for the Open Cup. Aside from tapping the national champions of the big four amateur leagues, US Soccer’s allocation of secondary slots indicates where the organization places value in the amateur level.

by Dan Vaughn

July 10, 2026
USL W League Semifinal Preview
July 9, 2026
USL W League Semifinal Preview
July 9, 2026

What a season it’s been! The USL W League season is down to three remaining matches and a champion is set to be crowned. We preview the two semifinals that kick off on July 11th.

by Dan Vaughn

July 9, 2026

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