Protagonist Picks 'Em - November 9th and 10th

November 09, 2024 by Joshua Duder

This week our writers, podcasters, and good friends of the site tell you what games they are attending, watching, or streaming then tell you why you should too! We have Ben Brannigan checking out the Metroplex Premier League; Michael Battista introducing us to the Eastern Pennsylvania Soccer Association Robert M O'Neill Amateur Cup; Jon Hunt keeping us up with Lou City in the USL Championship Playoffs; Chris Walker in New Mexico attending United in the USL; Josh Duder watching USL League One Semifinals. So, Let’s get stuck in!

by Protagonist Staff

Tampa Bay's Point Man

November 08, 2024 by Dan Vaughn

Since coming to Tampa Bay, Cal Jennings has been the focal point of their attack. Last week, he scored and helped lead the Rowdies past Detroit City in the first round of the USL Championship playoffs. Cal sat down and discussed his form, the team’s success, and their road warrior approach to their second-round matchup with Charleston Battery this week.

by Dan Vaughn

Heroes of the Open Cup: Andy Atuegbu and a 1976 San Francisco Double

November 07, 2024 by Dan Vaughn

This is the first in a series of articles, presented in partnership with the US Open Cup, to promote the history of the best competition in the country. Andy Atuegbu was born in Nigeria, but put a massive stamp on American soccer in the 70s and 80s, including the US Open Cup.

by Charles Cuttone and Jonah Fontella

A Player's Perspective From Inside NISA

November 07, 2024 by Dan Vaughn

Several months ago, Dan Creel spoke with an anonymous player who played in NISA for Club De Leon. The player gave his perspective on the league, the club he played for, and offered a perspective not often heard.

Protagonist Picks 'Em - November 2nd and 3rd

November 02, 2024 by Joshua Duder

Another soccer filled weekend and the stakes have been raised for even more entertaining games. USL Championship and USL League One have started their playoffs - some games may even be underway by the time you see this! USL Super League is in its mid-season form with plenty of great games to look at. Finally, we are introduced to the New Jersey Soccer Association’s Men’s Open Cup. So, let’s get stuck in!

by Protagonist Staff

Under the Lights: Rondo FC (Garden State Soccer League)

October 29, 2024 by Joshua Duder

A few years ago Gio Troia, then playing for EPSL’s Oaklyn United FC, reached out to us to see if we had time to chat. Social media is a funny place in that sometimes DMs can get buried underneath all the other chatter and when Gio circled back to see how we were doing we apologized for the belated conversation and asked what was up.

by Joshua Duder

Super League Sync

October 24, 2024 by Dan Vaughn

Another week in the books and Carolina continues to roll at the top of the USL Super League standings. This weekend could be a massive one, with some big match ups between the best in the league!

by Dan Vaughn

Protagonist Picks 'Em - October 18th - 20th

October 18, 2024 by Joshua Duder

There are loads of games with consequence and drama! The NISA Championship; USL League One and USL Championship playoff hunt; USL Super League heating up; The ENYSSA Manning Cup, Round 1; and great games from UPSL and the Metroplex Premier League - our guests, podcasters, and writers spill the beans on what games they’re watching and tell you why you should too!

by Protagonist Staff

Super League Sync

October 17, 2024 by Dan Vaughn

Some midweek soccer in the USL Super League gave us a pair of draws, which didn’t do anything to the standings. But hope springs eternal for this weekend with two big matchups that could impact the state of play.

by Dan Vaughn

Under the Lights: NY Empire FC (UPSL)

October 15, 2024 by Joshua Duder

With the UPSL’s Fall Season well-underway, we were fortunate to have NY Empire FC’s co-founder, Max Ferro, reply to our request for an Under the Lights article. He was generous with his time and answered all of our questions about the newest club in the Northeast American (North) Division of the United Premier Soccer League.

by Joshua Duder