Protagonist Picks 'Em - May 31st to June 2nd

May 31, 2024 by Joshua Duder

We’re really rolling now, all of the outdoor leagues have shifted into 5th gear and are are on the go! This week our writers, podcasters, and guest contributors tell us which games they’ll be watching this weekend and why you should too. From WPSL to USL W; USL League 2, USL League 1, and USL Championship to the USASA National Amateur Cup. We’ve got your Metroplex Prem, San Francisco Soccer Football League and the NPSL too. Let’s get stuck in!

by Protagonist Staff

Match Notes - Milwaukee vs Chicago House

May 30, 2024 by Dan Vaughn

Adnan Bašić was at the USASA National Amateur Cup Regional Quarterfinal between Milwaukee Torrent vs Chicago House AC. These are his notes on all the action.

by Adnan Bašić

Phil's Four

May 29, 2024 by Dan Vaughn

Another week in the USL Championship and Phil is back to tell you the four players, managers or events that stood out to him the most from the week that was.

by Phil Baki

USL W League 3+1

May 27, 2024 by Dan Vaughn

Big weekend in the USL W League with more and more of the country’s divisions getting involved in the action. We take a look at three of the matches from this week and one from the next!

by Dan Vaughn

USL League Two 3+1

May 27, 2024 by Dan Vaughn

You gotta love a home opener, especially for a defending champion! Ballard FC looked great in front of its homefans, plus plenty of other great action from USL League Two.

by Dan Vaughn

NPSL 3+1

May 27, 2024 by Dan Vaughn

NPSL is heating up and we had some straight bangers this week! It’s a big league, so we made it bite-sized, highlighting 3 of the big matches from last weekend and looking forward to another this upcoming week. It’s 3+1!

by Dan Vaughn

Match Notes - Charleston vs El Paso

May 25, 2024 by Dan Vaughn

It was a massive upset last night and Del Shaffer was in the crowd to see it. Charleston’s undefeated streak comes to an end under the new look El Paso Locomotive. Here’s the match notes from the big El Paso win.

by Del Shaffer

Carolina Through and Through

May 24, 2024 by Dan Vaughn

When the USL Super League announced the formation of Carolina Ascent, plenty of questions surrounded the roster building process. The addition of Vicky Bruce as the first signing for the new professional club made sense. I sat down with the Carolina native to talk about her signing and goals for the first year in a new league.

by Dan Vaughn

Protagonist Picks 'Em - May 24th - 26th

May 24, 2024 by Joshua Duder

How do you cure an Open Cup hangover? With a lower league soccer Bloody Mary of course! Get sober this week with matches from United Women’s Soccer and the WPSL; USL W League and Metroplex Prem. Or is sobriety overrated? Take a shot of USL League One in the Jägermeister Cup or get blasted with a couple of games from USL Championship. Our barback says “let’s get stuck in!”

by Protagonist Staff

"We'll keep playing"

May 23, 2024 by Dan Vaughn

If you haven’t been following the drama between the NPSL and its defending champion Tulsa Athletic, you’re a better person than most lower league fans. The tension has increased to the points of lawsuits and now, a season-long suspension. It’s a mess. Sonny Dalesandro sat down with Protagonist to discuss next steps.

by Dan Vaughn