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Every year we nominate five clubs for Protagonist Soccer Club of the Year. Our readers vote on who deserves the award. So let’s celebrate an amazing year of lower league soccer by highlighting four tremendous clubs who deserve your vote. Here’s the fourth and final nominee, Flower City Union.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MorePhoenix Rising won its first-ever USL Championship, beating the Charleston Battery 3-2 on penalty kicks at a sold out Patriots Point on a cold Sunday night after tying the game in the 90th minute forcing extra time and then penalties.
by Del Shaffer
Read MoreThe Charleston Battery welcome Phoenix Rising to Patriots Point for the second time this season. This time, there is a USL Championship on the line and a potential happy ending for one of two Cinderella tales. Last season, both of these teams failed to make the playoffs and this year, Charleston and Phoenix took two completely different paths to get to the Final…
by Del Shaffer
Read MoreAfter thrilling wins over two of the best clubs in NISA, Flower City Union readies for the Championship against defending title-holder Michigan Stars. We sat down with forward Luke Ferreira to discuss this season and how the club feels heading into the final.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreAfter a long-stint with Richmond Kickers in USL League One, Matt Bolduc has now found a new home in Rochester, playing for Flower City Union in NISA. While he didn’t plan to end up with Flower City, he’s making the most of it as he continues to chase his dream.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreAfter a mixed bag in 2022, the newly-formed City Union is ready for 2023. Two clubs merged into one and landed the biggest name in NISA free agency. What will this year’s NISA season bring for the New York based club? Dan takes a look at the past, present, and future of City Union.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreIn a move everyone knew about, NISA announces the merger of Syracuse Pulse and Flower City Union.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreAfter a rough finish in its first NISA season, Flower City Union heads into the offseason with plenty of lessons learned and a path forward. Andrew Hoyt, club Vice President, sat down with Dan Vaughn to discuss the club’s path forward.
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