Lower Tier Soccer | Top Tier Coverage
Protagonist soccer is a media organization dedicated to lower-tier soccer; UPSL, NPSL, BSSL
“We play in the NPSL with the men’s and the WPSL with our women’s team. We participated twice in the NISA Independent Cup. Our goal is to get to the third division of pro soccer. Every league has its pro and cons. For us it was always important which league can protect our investment the best, and how is the level of competition.”
Read More“We found that our responsibility to our community is bigger than putting a team on the pitch. We are investing in the women that choose to play for our club. We are investing in our community by bringing a preprofessional women's sport that fans can support and lift up as their own.”
Read MoreAs the UWS semifinals kick off this weekend, we’ve got a full review of the final four clubs in action: Calgary Foothills WFC, Chicago Mustangs, San Antonio Athenians, and FC Buffalo. It’s the perfect playoff primer!
by - Danielle Gawronski and Elisabeth Schendel
Read MoreThe UWS Oregon Women’s Open Cup, brings together the top amateur women’s soccer teams in Oregon (and guests from Washington), representing WPSL, NWPL, and CPL to see who are the Queens of Oregon Soccer.
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreFounded in 1972, Academica SC has a long track record of amateur soccer success. This year the club is expanding into the women’s game in the WPSL. One of the key players for their expansion success is Ainsley Wood, a seasoned midfielder. We sat down with Ainsley to discuss her path to success, her pregame hype music, and if a London Park is named after her.
Read MoreWhile Detroit City supporters have always backed the men’s sides in every league they’ve played in, this year’s USL W team is getting a fitting measure of that support as well. It’s what Detroit’s supporter culture is all about, backing your club in every league!
by Danielle Gawronski
Read MoreIt was a big week 2 for USL W League. Let’s take a look at three of the best matches of the weekend, including Detroit City’s draw with Racing Louisville and Tormenta’s battle with SC United Bantams. We’ll also pick a USL W match to watch this weekend.
by Elisabeth Schendel
Read MoreCorinthians women’s team has been having some strong results for only two years in existence. They started playing in UPSL Women, they earned three West Texas conference titles in a row. Corinthians are a competitive team that that have a strong work ethic. Every time they step on the field there is a laser focus and edge to grind a full 90 minutes.
by Danielle Gawronski
Read More“Since the inception of the Connecticut Fusion, the organization has seen two players since move on to play professionally in Europe. First was Hayley Nolan… Vivien Beil, who was part of our 2019 team, has also moved on to play overseas.”
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