Protagonist's Weekend Previews - February 8th and 9th

February 08, 2025 by Joshua Duder

We welcome back the USL Super League for the second half of their season with a big Florida Derby. The Western Indoor Soccer League goes into its final weeks of the regular season with playoff seeding in the balance. There’s a showdown in Texas with MASL hitting its mid-season stride. And the EPSL also heads into the second half of its season with one team looking at the top of the table and another looking for consistency.

by Protagonist Staff

The Things We Learned

February 08, 2025 by Dan Vaughn

With the second half of the season hours away, Danielle takes a look back over the first season and discusses what we’ve learned about the USL Super League and how that might impact the second half.

by Danielle Gawronski

Coming Home

February 06, 2025 by Dan Vaughn

One of the original Locos, Memo Diaz has spent the last four seasons helping propel Oakland Roots into a consistent USL Championship playoff contender. Now Dias returns to El Paso with fresh perspective, a wealth of experience, and a new baby in tow.

by Dan Vaughn

Back to Back: UPSL Crowns A Repeat Champion in Irvine

February 03, 2025 by Dan Vaughn

On a foggy Sunday night, Soda City faced off against FC Folsom for the UPSL Championship. The two teams went toe to toe but Soda City emerged victorious in the second half and claimed the crown of National Champion. The team is the first to win back-to-back UPSL titles.

by Dan Vaughn

Angry, Rad, and Chic: Des Moines Menace Brings Back Its Original Soccer Crest

February 03, 2025 by Dan Vaughn

One of the most well-established clubs of lower league soccer got a rebrand for the 2025 USL League Two season and the more things change, the more they stay the same. Des Moines Menace have returned to the world’s angriest soccer ball and it’s angry, rad, and chic.

by John Howard-Fusco

Impacting CONCACAF

January 28, 2025 by Dan Vaughn

Sure, the spotlight of women’s soccer tends to shine on Europe, but what does the expansion of the USL Super League mean for the beautiful game? More dominant footballers getting developmental minutes in a professional league. That will pay dividends for the CONCACAF region and the sport in general.

by Danielle Gawronski

UPSL Semifinal Matchups Set

January 27, 2025 by Dan Vaughn

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

Protagonist's Weekend Previews - January 25th & 26th

January 24, 2025 by Joshua Duder

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

Al Lang Stadium To Be Repaired

January 24, 2025 by Dan Vaughn

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

Denton Diablos Heading to USL2

January 22, 2025 by Dan Vaughn

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