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We’ve reached an official twenty-deep in the power rankings in week seven. Some faithfully top level clubs have finally made their way into the designation list, while some new teams with flashy starts to the season have begun to fade out. Here’s where we are ahead of the week eight weekend.
by Ryan Stallings
Read More“The great thing about the mountain division in USL2 is that every team is talented and competitive. There is no easy match. Because of this high level of competition, it makes our division great. We look forward to playing Salt City SC the most as they are a local rival.”
Read MoreSoccer culture in the United States is often criticized for being plastic, but the Henny Derby is as organic a rivalry as exists in the game. Founded by two friends, fans of USL League One clubs Richmond Kickers and Forward Madison, the Henny Derby is a unique and distinctly Black rivalry and one of the best in the American game.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreWith everything to play for, a group of teams from across USASA’s Region III came to Plano, Tx. The winner would advance to the USASA’s Amateur Cup. And while many expected a weekend to remember, teams were forced to play in unsafe conditions. The Region should be held accountable for an intolerable experience for everyone involved.
by Michael Battista
Read MoreThe staff of Protagonist Soccer takes a look around the leagues and picks out a match each that they will be watching - they’ll tell you why you should be too.
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreTwo matches isn’t a lot, but you can’t count on nature, right? A full NISA week 11 recap, plus Chattanooga holds a testimonial match for club legend Juan Hernandez.
by Dan Vaughn
Read More“We lost two-thirds of our players, spent a summer recruiting, and prioritized creating a positive environment to play in over any performance standards. From that, just like last season, through our love for the sport and commitment to coming out and playing it, our capabilities became clear and we’ve striven - not to win every match and win silverware - but to hold ourselves to those standards.”
Read MoreThere was plenty of hype leading up this weekend’s home opener for the NPSL expansion-side Annapolis Blues and fans of the club delivered. Over eight thousand locals packed the seats to watch the Blues win 4-2 and continue their unbeaten streak.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreIt was an action-packed week 10 in NISA with 5 matches. Breakout star Kini Ten Lopez has the hot foot, while old faces like Maric and Naglestad continue to pump goals in. It was a fun week and this article recaps all the action.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreWhile there were plenty of big name players in last weekend’s TST tournament, the team taking home the million dollar check was Newtown Pride FC, a small amateur club from Connecticut.
by Dan Vaughn
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