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With the USASA Amateur Cup semifinals set to kick off next week, we’re previewing the four USASA Regional Champions set to compete. The NPSL’s Milwaukee Torrent is ready to prove their inclusion isn’t a fluke headed into next week.
by Adnan Bašić
Read MoreThe Midwest Premier League continues to blossom with some of the best rivalries in the regional soccer scene. New addition Northern Indiana FC is coming for 1927 SC’s crown and kicking off one of the best clashes in the league.
by Rich Schenck
Read MoreIts that time of the week again - our writers, podcasters, and friends take a look at the upcoming matches this weekend and tell you what they’ll be watching and why! Let’s get stuck into the best games of the weekend.
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreAdnan Bašić continues his series of match notes from Chicago House matches in the MWPL. He watched his beloved House lose 1-0 against RWB Adria at Loyola University’s Loyne Field.
by Adnan Bašić
Read MoreFounded in 1997, the WPSL is the largest women’s soccer league in the world! Every year many players use the league as a platform to launch themselves into the pros - whether its our own NWSL domestically, or professional leagues from Iceland to Portugal. As ever, the division winners will vie for the WPSL National Title, also known as the Jerry Zanelli trophy and this year’s field is absolutely stacked with talent!
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreWith the USL Super League a month away from kicking off its first season, rosters a finalizing across the country. Tampa Bay Sun has signed plenty of talented, big-name soccer players. Few have brought the attention of Sydny Nasello. The former NWSL draftee comes with baggage that many haven’t forgotten.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreAfter a grueling regular season in the NPSL’s Lone Star Conference, West Texas FC is flying high and heading into the postseason as the conference one-seed.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreWelcome to the 2024 US Open Cup Quarter Finals, where we are left with three USL Championship sides who will fight to make it past 5 MLS sides on their way to the Semi Finals… and possibly beyond. Our contributors lay out the four scenarios, including a lone MLS vs MLS fixture which pits two former US Open Cup champions against one another! Let’s get stuck into some Tournament Soccer!
by Protagonist Staff and Guest Contributors
Read MoreTwo rounds down and two to go in the USL W League playoffs. Some surprising upsets in the bracket, but the best are through to the semifinals. Here’s a full recap of the W League Conference playoffs.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreTraveling for soccer is always rewarding but last week’s trip to the Henny Derby in Richmond was an all-timer. Dan revisits the city of Richmond and looks back on the week that was.
by Dan Vaughn
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