The 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 MoreNebraska Legislation Could Fund New Stadium
Nebraska Bill 621 could provide half the funds needed for USL League One club Union Omaha to build a new stadium. Currently the club plays in a minor league baseball stadium and argues that a new facility could mean a youth academy and a professional women’s team.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreThe Landscape: Women’s Soccer in California
The story of California soccer is the story of American soccer. Growth has been driven by a host of youth programs, feeding into high schools and colleges. Then those young adults seek talent development in amateur programs and eventually go professional. The Golden State is the model of success for young women and triggering the explosion of the women’s game.
by Dan Vaughn
The 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 MoreUnder the Lights: Port City FC (UPSL)
“During our struggles early in the season we still took the 2nd place and 3rd place teams to close matches with only one goal differences in both. With only 4 matches left in the season, we really hit our stride with 3 wins in those last 4. The loss being from the conference champion and the only perfect winning record team in the UPSL, the SC United Heat from Colombia, in which we only lost the match 1-0, having gained nothing but respect from them.”
Read MoreFinley Friendly Lives Up to the Hype
Yesterday’s friendly between Chattanooga FC and Atlanta United was everything fans could hope for. The resulting draw showed the NISA home side was up to the challenge and prepared for a winning run in 2023.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreThe Silence is Deafening
While the rest of the lower league soccer world is looking over schedules and celebrating player signings, NISA continues to sit dormant. Is anything happening? No one is sure at the moment, but it’s time for NISA to do something.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreLexington SC Stadium One Step Closer
Lexington Sporting Club clears another hurdle on the way to completion of their proposal to build a 6,500-seat stadium. The USL League One club is set to enter the league this season.
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreSitting Down with Ian Cameron
Late last month South Georgia Tormenta FC was named 2022 Club of the Year by readers of Protagonist Soccer. The club won two national titles in 2022, including the USL League One honors. The head coach of Tormenta FC’s men’s team is Ian Cameron and he sat down with Protagonist to discuss his club.
by Dan Creel and Dan Vaughn
Read MoreCrows Nab New Head Coach
MPLS City is nearing a decade of existence, building a foundation on talent development, smart business decisions, and getting the right people into leadership. Today the USL2 club announced the addition of legendary head coach, Carl Craig.
by Dan Vaughn
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