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Yes, not everything is perfect, but Dan argues there’s plenty to be excited about in American soccer. From this year’s US Open Cup to the rise of the women’s game, there’s a lot of reasons to smile about soccer today!
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreThe Third Round of the US Open Cup has come and gone - while some of our favorite teams move on, it was the end of the road for others. This weekend we’ll see how a handful of those sides deal with the USOC hangover - do the thrive or do they dive? Our guest writers, panelists, and contributors have picked out a gaggle of games they think are must watch. From USL Championship grudge matches with a NISA history to the USASA National Amateur Cup. We check in with UPSL clubs and circle back to the SoCal Premier League. Let’s Get Stuck In!
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreAnother amazing day in the 2024 US Open Cup with some of the best matchups kicking off Round 3 of the tournament. All eyes were on Detroit City, as they beat arch-rival Michigan Stars FC, but the rest of the matchups didn’t disappoint!
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreIt appears that the struggle between the NPSL and Tulsa Athletic regarding Tulsa’s preferred homefield are not over and, in fact, have escalated to legal action. The club has filed for an injunction against the league and is seeking to use Hicks Park this season.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreRound Three of the US Open Cup Proper is set to kick off this week and while the winners of Round Two move on, we get introduced to the next level of professional clubs from the USL Championship. Our staff and guest contributors took time out of their busy schedules to tell us just what’s so interesting about these matchups anyways… so, let’s get stuck in!
by Protagonist Staff and Guest Contributors
Read MoreMemo Diaz grew up in the Southwest, just outside the city that would make him a professional player, El Paso. Now with Oakland, he’s back this weekend looking for an ever-important USL Championship win for the Roots. Locomotive are looking for their first win of their own, so it will be an epic clash.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreThere’s so much soccer going on! Our staff and contributors pick out a few games from our favorite leagues and competitions; from MASL Semi Finals to the USASA National Amateur Cup, USL Championship, UPSL, NPSL, Metroplex Prem, Bay State Soccer League and the NY Cosmo League - Let’s get stuck in!
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreWhen a match gets cancelled, how do you respond? Get angry, argue, or complain? If you’re Providence City FC, you make a delightful video that embarrasses the other team and brings more glory to your own.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreAnother absolutely chaotic weekend for USL Championship played out. The weekend started with a crazy 3-3 draw in Tulsa, then there was the first ever regular season match on CBS lived up to the hype in Lousiville, and there was another crazy rivalry game in Albuquerque between New Mexico and El Paso which your author is still recovering from. Let’s dive in and see what we can gather from these matches in USL.
by Phil Baki
Read MoreWeek One has come and gone in NISA and we had 9 goals in 2 matches! One result was expected, the other a bit of a shocker. Here’s a recap of both matches.
by Dan Vaughn
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