Lower Tier Soccer | Top Tier Coverage
Protagonist soccer is a media organization dedicated to lower-tier soccer; UPSL, NPSL, BSSL
Late last week, the news broke that the USL’s Super League, an upcoming professional women’s league, would receive Division One sanctioning. While it may be unconventional to have two top divisions in the sport, there are potential benefits of the move. Fall will bring a whole new era to the women’s game.
by Dan Creel
Read More“California Storm is very active in the community. Soccer should be accessible to everyone. We put on free soccer clinics for kids with Autism. These clinics are year round and each child is provided a soccer ball, swag bag, snacks, and water bottle. We connect with the kids using soccer as a tool to encourage fun and exercise through playing. We also put on a shopping spree for kids from underserved communities. This project is called Gear Up. The kids shop with the Storm players for soccer equipment, cleats, shin guards, balls, jerseys, tshirts, shorts, etc.”
Read MoreEl Johnson, co-founder of 2cents FC and Forty-One , has been a trailblazer in thinking beyond a single podcast or website. Instead, he’s revolutionized the Black soccer content space through bigger thinking, seeking to build out a space for his work and the work of others to shine. His focus, building a table for himself and plenty of space for company.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MorePlenty of movement in roster sheets across the league in the offseason. So today we will take a look at the most recent transactions across the USL Championship and dig into the stats to see just what these players are going to add to their respective squads in 2024.
by Phil Baki
Read MoreThe playoff picture is coming together as the best of the MASL battled it out in week 11. It was a wild collection of matches and Geo has the full recap of the week!
by Geo Monterroso
Read MoreAfter a wild season in NISA, Chicago House AC has emerged from the chaos into a strong amateur club, highly competitive in multiple leagues. This year the club will launch a women’s side in the WPSL. Local Chicagoland reporter, Adnan Bašić, sat down with the club’s leadership to talk about the new project.
by Adnan Bašić
Read More“We're extremely excited to be back in the U.S. Open Cup this year with our USL2 side. Missing out on the 2023 Open Cup after finishing second in the Southeast Division definitely stung, but reclaiming our division title en route to a Southern Conference championship and league semifinal appearance put us back in the qualifying range for USL2 teams. Being part of one of the most historic athletic competitions in North America is always a huge privilege.”
Read MoreThere has been plenty to talk about in the USL Championship so I want to get you caught up with the latest news around the League, from transfers and managers to kits and signs that someone is actually turning the Lights on in Vegas. It’s your USL News Roundup!
by Phil Baki
Read MoreThis week we take a look at some huge matches outside of our normal stomping ground, as the AFCON Quarterfinals kick off. Then we transition to the UPSL National Semifinals; the Cosmopolitan League cup competitions; the winding down of the WISL; and the heating up of MASL and MLIS. Let’s Get Stuck In!
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreLast week, USL announced its new initiative, USL Forward. The program is the product of the work of the USL’s VP of DEI, Chris Busey, who sat down with Protagonist to discuss his work in the league to create a more equitable space for all.
by Dan Vaughn
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