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Pensacola FC are just the second-ever champions of The League for Clubs, who held their National Finals at the end of July. In beating Iron Rose FC, 1-0, in the Final, Pensacola are also the first team from TLFC to be automatically qualified for the First Round Proper of the USOC. While the rest of the league resets for 2027, the Norcal Teams will play their annual Fall Cup, in a Autumnal Sprint Season.
by Josh Duder
Read MoreUSL League One is about two thirds of the way through its 2026 season. So, it’s time to take a look at where all the teams are in their quest for the post-season. The format of the league’s regular season is a football purist’s dream: single table, 17 teams, and a home-and-home schedule. That means a 32-game season. After this weekend most teams have played right around 20 games.
by Dan Creel
Read MoreSan Francisco Vikings Soccer Club began play in 1922, a decade before the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge began. We have always wanted to know more about one of the longest running clubs in the United States and Lee Dunne, from the organization, was able to provide us every answer to our list of questions.
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreLast week we published part three of our Kicking Back: Atlanta Chiefs series and shortly after, we received a DM from Mr. David Berry, a photographer who got his start shooting NASL-era soccer in Atlanta, GA.
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreThis summer, Matt Laczko got out to shoot some soccer and when he came across our website, he reached out to share some of his work. We were intrigued, so we asked him a little more about himself and how he got into shooting soccer games.
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreLife is full of lessons and when founder Ross Harris broke his arm, he saw a good opportunity to stay productive. The MWPL team has sought entry into the USOC in both 2024 & 2025 - balancing responsible growth with ambition.
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreBrett gives us an update on the state of Indy Eleven - The men are keeping their head barely above the playoff line but adding firepower to get a boost down the homestretch. One of the women were listed as a W-League Central Conference Standout.
by Brett Mullenix
Read MorePhilly-based Sporting Serotonin, founded by Paul Catrino Jr and Dr. Justin Fisher, was started as means to get together as community and take a mental break from the worries of the world. We reached out to find out more about the CASA league club and Paul was happy to reply.
by Joshua Duder
Read More“Keep Portland Weird” but also competitive! For over half the season, Portland Bangers were holding down first place in the very tough USL League Two’s Northwest Division. While they barely missed out on playoffs, it was a fun ride with Saucy and company. We wanted to know how it all got started and Bangers were happy to get us up to date.
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreMid-Missouri built for mid-Missourians, AFC Columbia was founded by Columbia, MO locals looking for something to support and nurture. The club gets its colors from the Columbia city flag and has proudly flown them since 2020. We wanted to know even more and the club graciously answered all our questions.
by Joshua Duder
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