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In the first of many installments of the Improbable 11, here’s a July 4th themed Presidential starting eleven. It’s a position by position breakdown of a Presidential soccer squad. This is purely a thought experiment, subject to the whims of the writer.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreSan Antonio Athenians faced off against FC Austin Elite in a battle of UWS heavyweights. With the season winding down, this was a massive matchup as the playoffs near.
by Danielle Gawronski
Read MoreThe Icarus Cup, which launched last year in Philadelphia, is back for another year, this time with over 60 teams playing in the massive 7v7 tournament. Icarus and CASA Soccer partnered together to create a truly unique tournament that features teams from across the country. Play kicks off July 9th, 2022 at Drexel University.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreWith the 2022 UPSL Spring Regular Season winding down, we take a second to look over the national playoff in the largest amateur soccer league in the United States.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreIt’s the final region of our 2022 NISA Independent Cup Preview and it’s a wide open Southwest! Valley United is the NISA side, but is much weakened due to a rough 2022 expansion season (IYKYK). The amateurs don’t bring much to the table in experience, so we shall see!
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreIt was a massive week for NoVa FC, winning three cups in eight days! The club, which plays in EPSL and USL2, won the USASA Region 1 Championship a week ago, but followed it up with 3 matches over 4 days in the EPSL playoffs, winning both their Conference title and the EPSL Championship along the way.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreOur NISA Independent Cup coverage expands into Southern California with an in-depth preview of the SoCal Region, which features Albion San Diego, AFC South Bay, Capo FC, and Soul2Soul FC.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreWe’re wrapping up our 2022 NISA Independent Cup regional previews and John Howard-Fusco gives us the tour of the Empire Region. Clubs in this region include Allentown United, Lansdowne Yonkers, NY Braveheart, and Syracuse Pulse.
by John Howard-Fusco
Read MoreThe NPSL regular season is winding down and clubs are playing multiple matches each week, hoping to finish in a playoff spot. Laredo Heat SC made a big move on its road trip to DFW, while Tulsa Athletic got two big wins on the week. Front-runners Duluth FC knocked out their biggest rival in the North. It was a week of great amateur soccer in the NPSL.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreSlow start in week 1 of the 2022 NISA Independent Cup with just two matches. Lansing Common hosted Metro Louisville while Capo FC faced visiting Soul2Sole FC. We’ve got the recaps, plus a look forward to this week’s matchups!
by Dan Vaughn
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