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Once again our podcasters, writers and friends have assembled to tell you what soccer they’re going to get stuck into the weekend before Christmas, and why you should figure out a way to watch it too. From the Round of 32 in the UPSL Playoffs to the opening weekend of Major League Indoor Soccer. Major Arena Soccer League is now underway and we get a little MASL W League as well.
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreNews broke today that NISA will not be sanctioned as a professional league in 2025. If the rumor is true, it certainly took US Soccer long enough.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreHard to believe, but we’ve hit mid-December and the final round of 2025 US Open Cup Qualifying is upon us. As well as the NISA Nation National Championship, UPSL Playoffs and the rest of the Major Arena Soccer League gets rolling this weekend. Let’s take a look at a few of the great games going on this weekend!
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreWe’ve hit the sweet spot of the Fall/Winter season in our US Soccer Leagues - with USL Super League right around halfway through, UPSL playoffs deciding who heads off to their National Finals, and the Indoor Season kicking off this weekend. Let’s take a look at a few of the games our writers and friends say you should check out.
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreOnce again our favorite writers, podcasters, and comrades in soccer arms have selected the games they will for sure be paying attention to and think you ought to as well. Ben Brannigan brings us UPSL Playoffs from Texas; Josh Duder also gets stuck into some UPSL Playoffs and looks at Oregon, NorCal, and OK-AR divisions; Dan Vaughn and Danielle Gawronski from the Super Show take on the USL Super League; Chris Walker from THE C looks at the USL Championship Final; and Michael Battista introduces us to the Maryland Super Soccer League Fall Final and he also peeks at the UPSL playoffs up in Seattle.
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreAfter multiple seasons of shedding its strongest teams, NISA faces its bleakest offseason. After banning the regular season champion and propping up multiple clubs, can the league convince more investors to sign on or is 2024 the closing chapter for NISA?
by Dan Creel
Read MoreThis week our writers, podcasters, and good friends of the site tell you what games they are attending, watching, or streaming then tell you why you should too! We have Ben Brannigan checking out the Metroplex Premier League; Michael Battista introducing us to the Eastern Pennsylvania Soccer Association Robert M O'Neill Amateur Cup; Jon Hunt keeping us up with Lou City in the USL Championship Playoffs; Chris Walker in New Mexico attending United in the USL; Josh Duder watching USL League One Semifinals. So, Let’s get stuck in!
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreSeveral months ago, Dan Creel spoke with an anonymous player who played in NISA for Club De Leon. The player gave his perspective on the league, the club he played for, and offered a perspective not often heard.
Read MoreAnother soccer filled weekend and the stakes have been raised for even more entertaining games. USL Championship and USL League One have started their playoffs - some games may even be underway by the time you see this! USL Super League is in its mid-season form with plenty of great games to look at. Finally, we are introduced to the New Jersey Soccer Association’s Men’s Open Cup. So, let’s get stuck in!
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreThere are loads of games with consequence and drama! The NISA Championship; USL League One and USL Championship playoff hunt; USL Super League heating up; The ENYSSA Manning Cup, Round 1; and great games from UPSL and the Metroplex Premier League - our guests, podcasters, and writers spill the beans on what games they’re watching and tell you why you should too!
by Protagonist Staff
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