UPSL Semifinal Matchups Set
After a long season and extended playoffs, the UPSL National championship weekend is set to kick off on Friday. Matchups are set with teams from across the country meeting up in Irvine, CA.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreProtagonist's Weekend Previews - January 25th & 26th
This weekend our writers and guests take a look indoors at MASL and MASLW with teams jockeying for the top spots and scrapping to avoid the bottom. We also have one more playoff game before the UPSL heads off to their National Championships. Let’s take a look at those games and why you should try to watch them if possible.
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreAl Lang Stadium To Be Repaired
As Florida looks to bounce back from last year’s horrible hurricane season, 3.2m in funding has been approved to repair the home of the Tampa Bay Rowdies, Al Lang Stadium.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreDenton Diablos Heading to USL2
After five years, the Denton Diablos are headed to a new league. USL League Two will be the new home of the former NPSL champions. Co-founder Damon Gochneaur sat down to discuss the decision and why now was the right time.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreThe Man In The Net
After almost a decade in net for Detroit City Football Club, goalkeeper Nate Steinwascher sat down with Dan Vaughn to discuss his career in the Motor City and what’s next for him.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreProtagonist's Weekend Previews - January 11th & 12th
In the dead of winter there is still plenty of soccer and we’re still out here watching it! Once again, our writers and friends tell you what they’re paying attention to this weekend and briefly why its important or interesting. Let’s get stuck into to some of Protagonist’s Weekend Previews.
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreWhat's Next for NISA?
With an uncertain future for their league, what are the prospects for the remaining NISA clubs for 2025? If NISA fails, which teams will continue and, more importantly, where will they play?
by Dan Creel
Read MoreProtagonist Soccer Club of the Year: El Farolito
2024 saw a host of teams succeed, but El Farolito was the obvious choice for Protagonist Soccer Club of the Year. The best of the best.
Read MoreThe Top 24 Tops of 2024: Part Two (14 to Number 1)
It’s the FINAL COUNTDOWN! Earlier, we brought you 24 down to 15 and now we go from number 14 to the number one kit in the Top 24 Tops of 2024 - where nine panelists volunteered to look at 50 shirts from around the US soccer scene, division 2 and below, then ranked them from 50 to 1. We took the average rankings then put them in that order! Here’s that list.
Read MoreThe Top 24 Tops of 2024: Part One (24 to 15)
Protagonist Soccer brings you our prestigious Top 24 Tops of 2024 list and this year we’ve done it in style. Nine Kitnerd panelists from across the US Soccer podcasting and writing community weigh in and share their opinions about this year’s most impressive US-based club kits! In Part One, we explain the process, give you a list of notable exclusions, and start the countdown. from number 24 to number 15.
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