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USL League One is back for another season of professional soccer! The division three league featured a ton of great matchups last season and 2023 is sure to feature more of the same. Protagonist Soccer’s own One League Under the C Podcast has got the dates circled so you won’t miss a thing!
Read MoreFrom the rise of the Loons from the NASL to MLS, to last year’s wonder women Minnesota Aurora, soccer is exploding in the state. And the growth isn’t limited to the top tiers. Soccer is growing throughout the state from the biggest national leagues down to the local. That growth is what inspired this week’s announcement of a Minnesota Super Cup. The competition will kick off this year with 6 lower league clubs from every major national league.
Read MoreThe W League was a rousing success in year one and this season should be just as fun. Protagonist staff got out the schedule and circled some can’t-miss matches from the 2023 regular season.
by Elisabeth Schendel and Danielle Gawronski
Read MoreTwo weeks ago, when the NISA schedule dropped, excitement began to bubble among fans of the league. Now, just a month away from the season opener, less than half of the clubs have tickets available for purchase. How can clubs build support if supporters can’t plan to attend?
by Dan Vaughn
Read More“The original mission was to create a club where everyone is given the opportunity to improve as a player, as well as a person, in a professional environment where neither class, social status, nor money are factors. We currently partner and volunteer with another organization, Youth R.I.S.E., which provides support and mentorship to underprivileged youth.”
Read MoreThe W League was a rousing success in year one and this season should be just as fun. Protagonist staff got out the schedule and circled some can’t-miss matches from the 2023 regular season.
by Dan Vaughn and Josh Duder
Read MoreThe USL announced its schedules for League Two and W League yesterday and the inclusion of cross-league doubleheaders is a great step to creating more equity in the game. Joel Nash discussed the USL’s idea of complete clubs and his hope for more to spring up in the USL’s system.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreWith lower league schedules showing up everywhere, here’s you quick and gritty guide to the NISA schedule. Which matches are can’t miss, including a three-stop tour of the USOC.
by Dan Vaughn
Read More“AC Raleigh offers superior soccer training programs for people of all ages, genders, and skill levels as well as an outlet to compete at a higher level for male athletes. Three co-owners with a diverse range of knowledge and expertise in the field hope to create something greater than themselves. The club is committed to instilling a sense of camaraderie and belief in its members, with the goal of leaving a lasting legacy in the beautiful game.”
Read MoreThe Spring half of the Eastern Premier Soccer League (EPSL) is set to kick off the first week in March, so we figured now would be a good time to get caught up with where things stand after the Fall half of the season. With the winter break set to conclude and games resuming in March across all conferences, I recently spoke with Pat Murphy, EPSL Media Director, to get us up to date and talk all things EPSL:
by Tim Lutz
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