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The More Things Stay the Same
Feb 25, 2026
The More Things Stay the Same
Feb 25, 2026

As the women’s hockey team returns with Olympic gold, it must also face the disrespect of the nation’s leadership and the tacit disrespect of their male counterparts. It’s a story that is mirrored in soccer and the state of play must change.

by Dan Vaughn

Feb 25, 2026
Who Are Ya!: Santafé  Wanderers (USL League Two)
Feb 25, 2026
Who Are Ya!: Santafé Wanderers (USL League Two)
Feb 25, 2026

It’s been 8 years since we last caught up with Kansas City-based Santafé Wanderers… too long! The club was founded in 1995 by Hispanic/Latino immigrants in search of a better life from the northern regions of Mexico and as they enter their 31st year we reached out to refresh our memories and let our newer followers know about one of the oldest soccer clubs in Kansas City, Kansas.

by Josh Duder

Feb 25, 2026
Guillermo Amor Opens up to Protagonist Soccer
Feb 25, 2026
Guillermo Amor Opens up to Protagonist Soccer
Feb 25, 2026

Himself a La Masia academy graduate, Guillermo Amor, who learned from the legendary Johan Cruyff, opens up to Protagonist Soccer, in an exclusive interview with Zach Lowy of Breaking the Lines. He discusses his career as a player, a head coach, technical director, and even as a player representative for his son.

by Zach Lowy

Feb 25, 2026
Those Things Were Fun and Fun is Good
Feb 23, 2026
Those Things Were Fun and Fun is Good
Feb 23, 2026

On Monday, February 23rd, both the club and the league confirmed that South Georgia Tormenta would not be fielding a professional men’s team in 2026. There were scathing opinions and articles written with venom and vitriol, but Luke Martin offers up the facts as they are with some sense of what was actually lost.

by Luke Martin

Feb 23, 2026
Farewell For Now: Tormenta FC Will Not Field a Team in 2026
Feb 22, 2026
Farewell For Now: Tormenta FC Will Not Field a Team in 2026
Feb 22, 2026

News broke Saturday morning that South Georgia Tormenta FC were going on hiatus - the former USL League One and USL W League Champions will have both squads removed from their respective schedules just weeks before League One is set to kickoff.

by Alex Ashton

Feb 22, 2026
Who Are Ya!: El Pueblo FC (Multiple Local Competitions)
Feb 17, 2026
Who Are Ya!: El Pueblo FC (Multiple Local Competitions)
Feb 17, 2026

A great little club rising in Texas - literally a group of friends who lived in or near the same apartment complex in Dallas. One of the founders took the time to let us know their story, so far, and where they hope to see the club go from here.

by Josh Duder

Feb 17, 2026
Slow and Steady Wins the Race: Just ask Jason Shokalook.
Feb 16, 2026
Slow and Steady Wins the Race: Just ask Jason Shokalook.
Feb 16, 2026

From the NCAA’s Akron Zips to one of the strongest amateur sides in the United States, Flint City; from Major League Soccer draftee to MLS starter; Jason Shokalook is entering his prime and discusses the path he took to get here with Zach Lowy of Between the Lines for an exclusive interview with Protagonist Soccer.

by Zach Lowy

Feb 16, 2026
Danielle's 2025 Fall Season Super Eleven
Feb 10, 2026
Danielle's 2025 Fall Season Super Eleven
Feb 10, 2026

The Gainbridge Super League 2025-2026 season brought a new team into the league and new players. There have been many surprises with players wanting to leave their mark.

by Danielle Gawronski

Feb 10, 2026
Who Are Ya!: New Northerners FC (RATS)
Feb 9, 2026
Who Are Ya!: New Northerners FC (RATS)
Feb 9, 2026

Homegrown in the Pacific Northwest, New Northerners FC ply their trade in the RATS (Recreational Adult Team Soccer) league of Seattle. We reached out for more information and they were happy to reply.

by Josh Duder

Feb 9, 2026
Who Are Ya!: West Texas FC (USL League Two)
Feb 2, 2026
Who Are Ya!: West Texas FC (USL League Two)
Feb 2, 2026

As we continue to get to know soccer in Texas, we are happy to share West Texas FC with you and as they would tell you, “West Texas is the Best Texas.” Club Director, Melissa Milan, was kind enough to take the time to answer our questions.

by Josh Duder

Feb 2, 2026

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