WPSL Announces the WPSL PRO, Targets 2025 as Inaugural Year
Today, the WPSL announced it will launch a third tier professional league, with 2025 being targeted as the tentative inaugural year.
by Protagonist Soccer Staff
Read MoreThe Landscape: Women's Soccer in New Jersey
Our next feature covers New Jersey, a state that usually is overlooked in favor of its neighbor, New York. But both states are so characteristically different in terms of culture and infrastructure that it’s a bit careless to compare the two, especially considering New Jersey’s long history in developing top soccer talent.
by Elisabeth Schendel
Read MoreThe Landscape: Women's Soccer in Minnesota
Over in Minnesota, there’s something special brewing on the women’s soccer front, and the country and even the world is taking notice.
by Elisabeth Schendel
Read MoreThe Landscape: Women's Soccer in Texas
Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston all have something in common: they’re developing some of the biggest talent in women’s soccer. In this series, Protagonist Soccer staff evaluate four different regions in the US that are changing the game.
by Danielle Gawronski
Read MoreWomen-Owned Austin Rise FC Rises from the Ashes
This week, the owners of Austin Rise FC made their efforts public and announced their club name, crest, and the league they will play in. Their passion for soccer, Austin, and each other is evident in every square inch of their new crest and every press release, and we predict, it will be evident when they take to the field in 6 months.
by Danielle Gawronski and Elisabeth Schendel
Read MoreThe Town FC Announces Intentions to Bring NWSL to Oakland
Today, The Town FC announced their intentions to pursue bringing the NWSL, the top flight women’s soccer league in the US, to Oakland and the East Bay.
by Elisabeth Schendel
Read MoreOregon Women's Open Cup: Year Two
The 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 MoreSan Antonio Corinthians Join the WPSL
Corinthians 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 MoreKicking Back: Not Just a Footnote
The history of women’s soccer is oftentimes seen as a recent addition to the American landscape. The reality is that women were playing soccer in the midwest in the 1950’s. This is the story of the Craig Club Soccer League and the women who played the beautiful game in St. Louis.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreWPSL Adds Napa Valley's Finest
“Adding a women’s team to our Napa Valley family is going to put us on the map in a much bigger way,” Arik Housley, Napa Valley 1839 F.C. co-founder and co-owner, said. “We are honored to be part of the growing sport of women’s soccer and will offer a world-class experience as we are known for here in Napa Valley.”
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