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This Corner Flag Brought to You by...
May 26, 2026
This Corner Flag Brought to You by...
May 26, 2026

Originally run on Monday, May 25 by Luke Martin on Stormwatch - he looks into the sticking power of corner flag sponsorship. Polling numerous fans and fellow lower league journalists, Luke shares his findings about the value of putting your name in the corner.

by Luke Martin

May 26, 2026
Who Are Ya!: Vermont Clover FC (UPSL)
May 25, 2026
Who Are Ya!: Vermont Clover FC (UPSL)
May 25, 2026

Soccer in Vermont has landed on the national stage in the last couple years - from NCAA Champions to another team winning an amateur national championship. Vermont Clover FC looks to help fill a role in that soccer ecosystem by providing a needed step in the development pathway. We were caught by the brilliant colors of their kits and badge, wanted to know more, so we reached out to co-founder and general manager Chris George for some answers.

by Joshua Duder

May 25, 2026
Who Are Ya!: Namekagon Soccer Club (WPASL)
May 20, 2026
Who Are Ya!: Namekagon Soccer Club (WPASL)
May 20, 2026

The Namekagon River runs into Trego Lake in Northwest Wisconsin; Highway 63, which connects Hayward and Spooner, passes over the south end of the body of water and is the home to the players of Namekagon Socer Club. We reached out to the new kids on the block in the WPASL to find out more about why they got started and what makes them tick, Tyler Turinske was generous with his time and filled us in!

by Joshua Duder

May 20, 2026
Kicking Back: Whips, Darts, & Dips - DC Soccer in the 60s & 70s (Part Three)
May 14, 2026
Kicking Back: Whips, Darts, & Dips - DC Soccer in the 60s & 70s (Part Three)
May 14, 2026

Soccer historian, Stephen Brandt, completes his telling of the tale of “Whips, Darts, & Dips” - The Story of Soccer in the District.

by Stephen Brandt

May 14, 2026
W League Wrap
May 13, 2026
W League Wrap
May 13, 2026

The USL W League kicked off its regular season over the weekend and we got results!

by Dan Vaughn

May 13, 2026
Circle the Date: USL League Two, 2026 Season
May 8, 2026
Circle the Date: USL League Two, 2026 Season
May 8, 2026

The soccer season just got better! Sure, the top two professional USL men’s leagues have been underway for a few months, the US Open Cup has just wrapped up the Round of 16 and the quarterfinals start in just a couple weeks, but its really the launch of the amateur leagues which signal that the summer of soccer is upon us.

Our writers and favorite contributors take a close look at the biggest storylines in USL League Two; will the legends of amateur soccer find their way to the playoffs yet again; what young organizations will upturn the apple carts this season; and who will look the best doing it?

May 8, 2026
Circle the Date: USL W League, 2026 Season
May 7, 2026
Circle the Date: USL W League, 2026 Season
May 7, 2026

The list of past USL W League Champions is impressive: 2022, South Georgia Tormenta FC; 2023, Indy Eleven; 2024, North Carolina Courage U23s; 2025, Utah United - in an even more expanded and talent-laden league, who will turn heads and flip the script to become the League Winners in 2026?

edited by Joshua Duder

May 7, 2026
Who Are Ya!: Ehtar Belleville FC (Midwest Premier League)
May 6, 2026
Who Are Ya!: Ehtar Belleville FC (Midwest Premier League)
May 6, 2026

Ehtar FC is built entirely from the grassroots up by fans of the sport whose “pure love of soccer” willed it into existence. The badge is a nod to the previous city flag of Belleville, IL and the club competes in the MWPL after two years in the NPSL - President and Director of Operations, Ian Thurlow, took the time to answer all of our questions.

by Joshua Duder

May 6, 2026
Who Are Ya!: Baltimore City FC (APSL and MSSL)
April 27, 2026
Who Are Ya!: Baltimore City FC (APSL and MSSL)
April 27, 2026

Who Are Ya!? is back this week with another great club to introduce you to - Baltimore City FC, who participate in both the Maryland Super Soccer League as well as the APSL.

by Joshua Duder

April 27, 2026
Super League Sync (playoff picture edition)
April 24, 2026
Super League Sync (playoff picture edition)
April 24, 2026

With just a month left in the season, the Gainbridge Super League playoff picture is almost staffed. Which teams are out, who will host matches, and who will grab that last playoff spot? All questions answered here!

by Dan Vaughn

April 24, 2026

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