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Protagonist soccer is a media organization dedicated to lower-tier soccer; UPSL, NPSL, BSSL
“Due to the designated territory by USL League Two in South Houston, the club had to rebrand from Phoenix Fire FC to a different name since the USL did not want any confusion with the Rising Phoenix FC - the USL Championship team in Arizona. We had a consultant agency that helped us come up with a name that connects with the demographics, community, and growing much more than just a soccer club.”
Read MoreAs the leagues are coming to their exciting ends - the FIFA World Cup 2023 is just getting underway! Our staff and friends weigh in on which Group Stage matches they’ll be watching for Matchday 1.
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreNISA announced the regional final schedule for this year’s Independent Cup. Most of the matches will take place this weekend, while four will extend into the next two months.
by Protagonist Staff
Read More“Tim Woodcock is the founder of SoCal Reds the WPSL team was built by myself this year with the mission of providing elite female soccer players with high-level training and a competitive game circuit, in doing so we aim to inspire young female athletes and grow the game in our Southern California.”
Read MoreAfter a long-stint with Richmond Kickers in USL League One, Matt Bolduc has now found a new home in Rochester, playing for Flower City Union in NISA. While he didn’t plan to end up with Flower City, he’s making the most of it as he continues to chase his dream.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreThe National Leagues are into their respective playoffs and the NISA Independent Cup is underway - our staff and guests picked out a game or two they feel is a must-watch and they’ll tell you why, too.
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreIt was made public, by The Athletic, that the USL plans to put the issue of promotion and relegation to a vote when their Board of Governors meets August 9-10. While conversations surrounding Promotion and Relegation often lead to heated arguments and even name-calling, members of Protagonist’s staff took a moment to provide an initial reaction to what this could mean at each level, currently active, in the USL.
by Protagonist Staff
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by Protagonist Staff
Read More“The founding mission of the club was and still is to provide the low-income, immigrant, and Refugee communities of North Chicago with a high-quality, highly organized, and uniquely accessible soccer experience.”
Read MoreIt was a week of big victories in NISA. Chattanooga got the biggest win of all, knocking off Michigan Stars 2-0 and claiming the undefeated crown. There’s plenty to catch up on in this NISA update.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreFrom the National Leagues to the Regional Leagues and even dipping into the City Leagues - the Protagonist Staff and Guests pick out the games they’re most interested in catching this weekend and they spell out why.
by Protagonist Staff
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