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The backbone of their existence, the Lobos Immigration Project, runs through everything Hill Country Lobos do. Founded in 1996, they’ve focused on making a community and accommodating environment for immigrants through futbol - we wanted to know everything we could about the club and club representative, Erick Villalba was kind enough to answer our questions.
by Josh Duder
Read MoreThe USL Championship’s 2026 season is already underway! The second division league features regional rivalries, drama, and a ton of hot matchups every year and this year promises to be no different. Our favorite USL Championship podcasters, bloggers, and fans weighed in on the games they think you need to circle the date for - so get your calendars out and grab a pen.
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Read MoreEagle FC is a legacy community club which dates back to 1975 and has competed at multiple levels of the game - currently they have adult teams in both USL W League as well as USL League Two; additionally they have various youth and development squads. With amateur adult leagues kicking off in just over a month, we wanted to get to know a club we’d admired from afar for quite a while.
by Josh Duder
Read MoreUSL League One is back for another season of professional soccer! The division three league featured a ton of great matchups last season and 2026 is sure to feature more of the same - contributors from Walkin90, 608 Soccer, League One Updater, the Spokane Soccer Show, RBLR Sports, Ranting Blue Penguin, North American Soccer Reporters, Hudson River Blue and our very own One League Under the C weighed in on the games they are hyped to watch this year - according to them, here are 16 games you MUST NOT MISS. Circle the date!
Read MoreForest Park Rangers FC have announced their arrival onto the St Louis soccer scene as well as into the Midwest Premier League. Founded by soccer fans, for soccer fans, FPRFC aim to keep support and membership at a reasonable cost and to represent St Louis while honoring the legacy of soccer in the Gateway City.
by Josh Duder
Read MoreWith year one under their belt, Hearts of Pine are poised to continue to grow in year two. Gabe Hoffman-Johnson discusses the club’s first year, the offseason, and what’s next for the little USL League One club from Portland, Maine.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreBrett takes a look around the state of Indiana, gives us an update on the state of the Indy Eleven, as well as an update on the schedule for the USL W Squad.
by Brett Mullenix
Read MoreTwo weeks ago, Waco SC hinted at a return; just last week, they showed off their brand new badge. Years ago we shared a similar article about the the club, but its high time we got a refresher course. When we reached out for some answers, Executive Director, Jarrod Barton, was happy to catch us up.
by Josh Duder
Read MoreIt’s been 8 years since we last caught up with Kansas City-based Santafé Wanderers… too long! The club was founded in 1995 by Hispanic/Latino immigrants in search of a better life from the northern regions of Mexico and as they enter their 31st year we reached out to refresh our memories and let our newer followers know about one of the oldest soccer clubs in Kansas City, Kansas.
by Josh Duder
Read MoreA great little club rising in Texas - literally a group of friends who lived in or near the same apartment complex in Dallas. One of the founders took the time to let us know their story, so far, and where they hope to see the club go from here.
by Josh Duder
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