Lower Tier Soccer | Top Tier Coverage
Protagonist soccer is a media organization dedicated to lower-tier soccer; UPSL, NPSL, BSSL
In the world of amateur soccer, rosters are full of players not making a penny for their sweat and hard work. Minneapolis City announced a new NIL collective that will benefit its players by sharing 20% of sales on its new merchandise line, Minnesota Made. The deal appears to be the first of its kind in USL League Two.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreMPLS City is nearing a decade of existence, building a foundation on talent development, smart business decisions, and getting the right people into leadership. Today the USL2 club announced the addition of legendary head coach, Carl Craig.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreThe USL has worked hard to build its fourth division amateur league and the result is a league rapidly filling with clubs that bring the kind of pedigree of MPLS City. With the season over, I sat down with Crow Head Coach Matt VanBenschoten to discuss the club’s first foray into USL2.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreThis is our third year running MPLS City’s Annual Financial Recap. We do this because we believe it’s vital for clubs looking to mirror City’s highly successful model. We believe in MPLS City, we believe in their approach to running a soccer club, and, as they venture into USL2, we believe that they offer lessons for all of us to learn. This report is equal parts hilarious, educational, and inspiring. Oh, and don’t skip the footnotes! - Dan Vaughn
Read MoreIn a move that should have been expected, MPLS City announced today that the team will join USL2. Dan Hoedeman sits down to discuss the reasons for the decision and what motivates every move the club makes.
By Dan Vaughn
Read MoreFew amateur soccer coaching candidates can claim the pedigree and resume of Alli Lipsher, new Directer of Goalkeeping for MPLS City. She’s a big addition for a staff already brimming with excellent coaches and she sat down with us to talk soccer.
By Dan Vaughn
Read MoreFor the second year in a row, MPLS City has been kind enough to allow Protagonist to run their year in review. They open the books, dig through the nuts and bolts, it’s unfiltered and raw. We think it’s vital.
Read MoreFor the second year in a row, MPLS City has been kind enough to allow Protagonist to run their year in review. They open the books, dig through the nuts and bolts, it’s unfiltered and raw. We think it’s vital.
Read MoreIt’s easy to look forward to the offseason as a time to relax, but organizations should consider this prime time to develop their organizations. Here’s some easy steps to grow during the winter break.
By Dan Vaughn
Read More