The Year That Was
2024 is almost done. With the New Year set for launch, let’s take a look back on the good and bad we saw in soccer in 2024.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreProtagonist Soccer Club of the Year Voting
Five nominations, one incredible year of soccer. Time for the fans to cast their vote for Protagonist Soccer Club of the Year.
Read MoreProtagonist Soccer Club of the Year Nomination - California Storm
The California Storm are a shining example of how an amateur soccer team should be run, with partnerships off the pitch, coaching courses, and youth soccer camps. The club is engaged online and responsive to media; no matter how big or small you are, they will find the time to communicate. Successful from stem-to-stern, California Storm are 2024 WPSL Champions and a nominee for Protagonist Soccer’s Club of the Year.
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreProtagonist Soccer Club of the Year Nomination - Rhode Island FC
USL Championship newcomers, Rhode Island FC, seemed to get everything right in their first season of play. From hiring the right coach for the job to the right kit manufacturer to create an exciting appearance; RIFC showed grit and resiliency during the down times and created a road map for future clubs to follow on their way to being, not only entertaining, but competitive.
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreProtagonist Picks 'Em - December 20th - 22nd
Once again our podcasters, writers and friends have assembled to tell you what soccer they’re going to get stuck into the weekend before Christmas, and why you should figure out a way to watch it too. From the Round of 32 in the UPSL Playoffs to the opening weekend of Major League Indoor Soccer. Major Arena Soccer League is now underway and we get a little MASL W League as well.
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreUnification or Capitulation
After exiting the NPSL four months ago, the founders of The League For Clubs have made an offer to unify their league with their former home. Is the stated aim of stability enough to entice the shrinking NPSL to capitulate or will amateur soccer wars continue?
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreThe NISA Era is Over?
News broke today that NISA will not be sanctioned as a professional league in 2025. If the rumor is true, it certainly took US Soccer long enough.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreProtagonist Soccer Club of the Year Nomination - Union Omaha
Union Omaha made 2024 a special one. Aside from claiming the USL League One title, the team excelled at connecting with its community and building a player culture within its four walls. Union Omaha deserve consideration for Protagonist Soccer Club of the Year.
by Rich Flemings
Read MoreThe Captain
The retirement of defender Becky Sauerbrunn marks the end of an era. But there’s still plenty of lessons for current players to take from the career of one of the greatest to ever lace up boots.
by Danielle Gawronski
Read MoreProtagonist Soccer Club of the Year Nomination- El Farolito
Former US Open Cup Champion El Farolito has inspired amateur soccer fans for years and the trophies are proof that they know how to win. This year was further evidence that the club named after a burrito spot is one of the best in the country, with a deep run in the Open Cup and a league championship.
by Dennis Pope
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