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Growing up in NorCal, college in Tennessee, professional in Iceland, now playing in Brooklyn. Mackenzie George has seen the world from the football pitch. Playing in diverse and different settings, everything is in flux and the only constant is the game.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreThe three largest women’s soccer leagues in the country have been brought together by US Soccer’s Adult Council and join hands to bring you, us, themselves, the Brandi Chastain Cup. Four of the biggest amateur soccer teams in the country will kick off the inaugural competition which pits WPSL, UWS, and the USLW against each other - then sprinkles in the 2024 Women’s National Amateur Cup Champions for good measure.
by Josh Duder
Read MoreWith just two weeks to go, the USL Super League playoff picture is coming into focus and we’ll soon know the roster of clubs who will be competing for the crown. Basically, it all hinges on Dallas.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreIn an political era where regressive societal views are working to roll back acceptance of the LGBTQIA+ community, visibility and representation are more important than ever. The Proud Owls stand as an example of how community can lead to strength and unity.
Read MoreThe USL Super League is weeks away from the playoffs and every match matters. Brooklyn FC may have fumbled the bag with their draw against Spokane, but there’s always next week.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreThe 2025 soccer season just got better! Sure, the top two professional USL men’s leagues have been underway for a few months and the US Open Cup has just wrapped up the Round of 32… but its really the launch of the amateur leagues which signal that the summer of soccer is upon us.
by Protagonist Staff and Guests
Read MoreWhen former BDSL player Peter Marlette made a historic claim regarding the Tehel Cup, we needed to know if it was true. Was the Tehel Cup the oldest cup competition in the United States? Dan Creel says no.
by Dan Creel
Read MoreThe weekend gave us some crazy results, all of which impacted the playoff standings. With less than a month to go, the margin is razor thin and every match matters! The USL Super League is heating up as the season closes out.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreCome on you Open Cup Sickos! It’s time to read what our Protagonist Podcasters, Writers, and our favorite guests, picked out from this round to get hyped about - they’ll tell you what to look for in these Round of 32 USOC clashes.
by Protagonist and Guests
Read MoreJoin our staff writers, podcasters, and guests as we take a look at the USL W League’s 2025 schedule. Its the fourth full season of play for the league and in that time it has made a massive impact on, not only player development, but also on front office staffing, coaching, and other quintessential roles for women in soccer. Today, we celebrate the kicking off of a new season and circle the dates of the biggest games on the calendar.
by Protagonist Staff and Guests
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