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Protagonist soccer is a media organization dedicated to lower-tier soccer; UPSL, NPSL, BSSL
After his first season with El Paso Locomotive, Brian Clarhaut sat down to discuss the lessons he learned in the USL in 2023. After learning to deal with weather, time zones, and a host of teams previously unseen, Brian is ready to put his stamp on the roster for 2024.
by Dan Vaughn
Read More“We currently play in AMSA (Austin Men's Soccer Association) Division 2, which is the main competitive league in Austin. We chose this leage because they offer 6 separate divisions that are linked via promotion and relegation, with the top division featuring semi-pro teams that play in competitions like the UPSL and US Open Cup.”
Read MoreOnce again the Protagonist crew is here to tell you which games we picked out to watch and why they’re interesting to us - with UPSL playoffs taking a week off, we only have a couple outdoor games in the SW Premier League. However, the wild world of arena soccer gives us a lot to choose from! We go indoors to watch the MLIS, MASL, and WISL.
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreProtagonist Podcasts Presents: America’s Greatest is a podcast series co-hosted by several of Protagonist’s writers and podcasters. We explore the history and pedigree of the sport in the United States. In episode four we discuss the 1999 Confederations Cup clash between The US Men’s National Team and The German National Team with author, historian, and podcaster Kartik Krishnaiyer of World Soccer Talk.
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreRhode Island FC has been exhibiting some of the most serious behavior we have ever seen from an USL Championship expansion side. A stadium on the way, a well-executed brand, a serious head coach and a very serious playing squad, they are looking like the real deal.
by Phil Baki
Read MoreWeek 9 was not as full with games but packed with meaningful results. We saw that battle of second place, an undefeated run continue, potential season ending victory and just some good arena league play. Geo gives a full recap of Week 9 in the MASL.
by Geo Monterroso
Read MoreOpen Soccer Alliance (OSA) recently hosted an hour-long virtual conference call to provide information about this new endeavor to a group that included soccer writers and amateur club representatives. And while many remain skeptical, the organization is working to win the hearts of American soccer.
by John Howard-Fusco
Read MoreWhen the announcement broke that Rochester FC was acquiring Med City, the immediate shout was that soccer warz were at play. But the realities of Minnesota soccer made the move a necessary one for both clubs. In fact, the unification of the Rochester market should benefit everyone involved.
by Dan Vaughn
Read More“We are honored to have some of the most talented players in the country, as well as, the most players out of any other MASL franchise with players that have been called up/participate/and represent the U.S Men’s National Futsal program on the international stage.”
Read MoreWe’re back from the United Soccer Coaches Convention and the soccer keeps on rolling! Looks like soccer has made its way back outside with games in the Cosmo League, UPSL, and SoCal Premier League while the indoor seasons are really spicing up with games in the WISL, MLIS, and MASL. Our writers and podcasters tell us the games they picked out to watch.
by Protagonist Staff
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