Protagonist Soccer

Starting today, Friday August 7th, it’s UPSL’s turn to take the soccer’s center stage when they host their National Finals in Los Angeles, California. Up first is returning UPSL Champions, New York Renegades when they take on Miami United FC. Then Deportivo Rose City, from Portland, Oregon play Central Kansas United.

by Joshua Duder

Valle Verde FC made their way up to Portland on Saturday, June 27th to attempt to win the Oregon Division, knock out Deportivo Rose City, and exact some sort of revenge. It didn’t go exactly as planned and photographer Jay Ortiz was there to capture the day.

by Joshua Duder

Over the weekend, photographer Shawn Payne was on assignment again, for Protagonist Soccer and this time he was in the Nation’s capital. In Major League Soccer, the legacy team DC United hosted Nashville and they both walked away with a point.

by Joshua Duder

Philly-based Sporting Serotonin, founded by Paul Catrino Jr and Dr. Justin Fisher, was started as means to get together as community and take a mental break from the worries of the world. We reached out to find out more about the CASA league club and Paul was happy to reply.

by Joshua Duder

Through divisional and conference playoffs, we have now reduced the league down to its two strongest challengers for the 2026 USL League Two trophy; four-time title winners, Flint City Bucks vs the reigning champions, Vermont Green.

by Joshua Duder

Last week, in between league matches, Louisville City FC took advantage of the international soccer spirt still haunting the United States to host Trinidad and Tobago. It was the first time the club hosted a senior international team and photographer Shawn Payne was there to capture history in the making.

by Joshua Duder

The 2026 NPSL season is one game away from completion after 55 teams, spread out over 8 conferences, duked it out for three intense months. Both will be going to the US Open Cup, but only one will win the NPSL title.

by Joshua Duder