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Who Are Ya!: Worcester Wanderers (United Women's Soccer)
June 15, 2026
Who Are Ya!: Worcester Wanderers (United Women's Soccer)
June 15, 2026

Today we meet UWS side Worcester Wanderers. Freshmen to the league, Wanderers represent Central Massachusetts and even though the club is new, founders Greg and Julia have plenty of experience at this level.

by Joshua Duder

June 15, 2026
2026 World Cup Kit Review: Group by Group - Group F
June 14, 2026
2026 World Cup Kit Review: Group by Group - Group F
June 14, 2026

Compared to the rest of the tournament, this Group likes it simpler than most. Japan stands out, but there are some solid kits in this Group.

by Brett Mullenix

June 14, 2026
2026 World Cup Kit Review: Group by Group - Group E
June 14, 2026
2026 World Cup Kit Review: Group by Group - Group E
June 14, 2026

This may be the best looking Group at this World Cup. With a perfect blending of traditional and fun alternative kits, you get a little bit of everything I love to see in a kit.

by Brett Mullenix

June 14, 2026
2026 World Cup Kit Review: Group by Group - Group C
June 14, 2026
2026 World Cup Kit Review: Group by Group - Group C
June 14, 2026

As Group C starts play, here are the kits for what should be an exciting group. Here are Brett's initial comments with full thoughts coming next week.

by Brett Mullenix

June 14, 2026
Double-Header Showdown: USL League 2 & USL W League Pacific Northwest
June 13, 2026
Double-Header Showdown: USL League 2 & USL W League Pacific Northwest
June 13, 2026

Between both the USL League Two and USL W League divisions, there are 15 sides but only two in Oregon and this has re-created a bit of a Cascadia Clash. Last week both the Cherry Bombs and Bangers visited Seattle and this week turnabout is fair play to complete the home and away for all four clubs involved.

by Josh Duder

June 13, 2026
2026 World Cup Kit Review: Group by Group - Group D
June 12, 2026
2026 World Cup Kit Review: Group by Group - Group D
June 12, 2026

Brett moves on to the second group of the day, as he introduces us to The United States and the rest of Group D.

by Brett Mullenix

June 12, 2026
2026 World Cup Kit Review: Group by Group - Group B
June 12, 2026
2026 World Cup Kit Review: Group by Group - Group B
June 12, 2026

Brett Mullenix, co-host of The USL Show’s KITSZN and our resident Kit Nerd, continues his walk through this World Cup’s kit offerings… some are tasty and some are dusty.

by Brett Mullenix

June 12, 2026
2026 World Cup Kit Review: Group by Group - Group A
June 10, 2026
2026 World Cup Kit Review: Group by Group - Group A
June 10, 2026

As the World Cup quickly approaches, Brett is revisiting all 48 teams and the kits they will be wearing. Everyday a group or two will be posted with some of Brett's thoughts. The full article is set to be released during the second round of Group Play.

by Brett Mullenix

June 10, 2026
Kicking Back: The History of the Atlanta Chiefs (Part One)
June 9, 2026
Kicking Back: The History of the Atlanta Chiefs (Part One)
June 9, 2026

Author and Soccer Historian, Stephen Brandt, returns to Protagonist to share the story of the NASL Atlanta Chiefs.

by Stephen Brandt

June 9, 2026
Who Are Ya!: San Francisco Nighthawks (Golden Gate Women's Soccer League & WPSL)
June 8, 2026
Who Are Ya!: San Francisco Nighthawks (Golden Gate Women's Soccer League & WPSL)
June 8, 2026

One of the longest-running amateur women’s teams in the world, playing since 1995; a member of the first iteration of the USL W League, and a founding member of the WPSL, we wanted to know everything about the Red, Black, and Fog. So, we were excited when GM of the San Francisco Nighthawks, Jill Lounsbury, took time out of her schedule to answer our questions.

by Joshua Duder

June 8, 2026

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