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Former US Open Cup Champion El Farolito has inspired amateur soccer fans for years and the trophies are proof that they know how to win. This year was further evidence that the club named after a burrito spot is one of the best in the country, with a deep run in the Open Cup and a league championship.
by Dennis Pope
Read MoreSure, there’s plenty of things to be frustrated and angry about in the sport of soccer, but maybe we can take a moment and be happy about the positive side of things. The USASA Amateur Cup Final gave us plenty to be happy about.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreIt’s the third part of Rich Schenck’s tour through the kits of the Midwest Premier League. Rich rates the kits on a variety of criteria and let’s you know if it’s a buy or not!
by Rich Schenck
Read MoreNew York Pancyrpian Freedoms dismantled Milwaukee Torrent 6-0 to claim the USASA Amateur Cup. It was the completion of an impressive run by the New York legacy club.
by Adnan Bašić
Read MoreThe races are getting tight in the USL W League. With just a week of soccer left in the regular season, teams are jockeying for the final playoff spots.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreAdnan Bašić was at the USASA National Amateur Cup Regional Quarterfinal between Milwaukee Torrent vs Chicago House AC. These are his notes on all the action.
by Adnan Bašić
Read MoreThe Round of 32 delivered in every way, continuing a run that has left soccer fans thrilled for the US Open Cup. Golazos galore and a couple of upsets made this round a pleasure to watch, but what I’m focusing on is what did we learn from this year’s Round of 32.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreTough night for Locomotive, going down a score in the second half and couldn’t find the equalizer, regardless of effort.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreOn Saturday, Tulsa Athletic won the NPSL National Championship in penalties over Georgia-based Apotheos FC. Sonny Dalesandro reflects on the season and what’s next for kings of NPSL soccer.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreUnited Soccer Coaches annual convention is a big deal. Every year, thousands of soccer types from across the country (and turns out, the world) show up to learn, share, pitch, and hang out with at the convention. This year, Knights Who Say NISA podcast was invited to be on Podcast Row and we decided to attend. The convention is in Philadelphia and this is my travel log.
by Dan Vaughn
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