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Brett's Indiana Soccer Update: March '26

March 04, 2026 by Joshua Duder

Brett takes a look around the state of Indiana, gives us an update on the state of the Indy Eleven, as well as an update on the schedule for the USL W Squad.

by Brett Mullenix

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March 04, 2026 /Joshua Duder
USL, coverage, USL League One, Matt Poland, FC Naples
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Kicking Back: Whips, Darts, & Dips - DC Soccer in the 60s & 70s

March 03, 2026 by Joshua Duder

Kicking Back: Whips, Darts, & Dips - The Story of Soccer in the District

by Stephen Brandt

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March 03, 2026 /Joshua Duder
coverage, Soccer History, Philadelphia Fury, NASL, 1970s Soccer
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Who Are Ya!: Waco Soccer Club (Unaligned)

March 02, 2026 by Joshua Duder

Two weeks ago, Waco SC hinted at a return; just last week, they showed off their brand new badge. Years ago we shared a similar article about the the club, but its high time we got a refresher course. When we reached out for some answers, Executive Director, Jarrod Barton, was happy to catch us up.

by Josh Duder

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March 02, 2026 /Joshua Duder
feature, Amateur Soccer, Grassroots Soccer, coverage, Protagonist, Who Are Ya!, New York Soccer, Cosmos, USL League One

The More Things Stay the Same

February 25, 2026 by Dan Vaughn

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

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February 25, 2026 /Dan Vaughn
coverage, politics
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Who Are Ya!: Santafé Wanderers (USL League Two)

February 25, 2026 by Joshua Duder

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

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February 25, 2026 /Joshua Duder
feature, Amateur Soccer, Grassroots Soccer, coverage, Protagonist, Who Are Ya!, New York Soccer, Cosmos, USL League One

Guillermo Amor Opens up to Protagonist Soccer

February 25, 2026 by Joshua Duder

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

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February 25, 2026 /Joshua Duder
coverage, USL Championship, MLS, Michael Lahoud, Zach Lowy
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Those Things Were Fun and Fun is Good

February 23, 2026 by Joshua Duder

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

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February 23, 2026 /Joshua Duder
coverage, USL Super League
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Farewell For Now: Tormenta FC Will Not Field a Team in 2026

February 22, 2026 by Joshua Duder

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

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February 22, 2026 /Joshua Duder
coverage, USL Super League
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Who Are Ya!: El Pueblo FC (Multiple Local Competitions)

February 17, 2026 by Joshua Duder

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

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February 17, 2026 /Joshua Duder
feature, Amateur Soccer, Grassroots Soccer, coverage, Protagonist, Who Are Ya!, New York Soccer, Cosmos, USL League One

Slow and Steady Wins the Race: Just ask Jason Shokalook.

February 16, 2026 by Joshua Duder

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

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February 16, 2026 /Joshua Duder
coverage, USL Championship, MLS, Michael Lahoud, Zach Lowy
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