2026 Protagonist Soccer Club of the Year: Vermont Green
After a vigorous round of fan voting, we’re proud to announce the 2025 Protagonist Soccer Club of the Year: Vermont Green.
by Dan Vaughn
Read More2025 Club of the Year Nomination: Edgewater Castle
Watching Edgewater Castle grow into a national powerhouse is the sort of thing that makes covering lower league soccer rewarding. In 2025, the women’s program delivered a state title and the UWS National Championship to their fans in Chicago.
by Dan Vaughn
Read More2025 Club of the Year Nomination: Vermont Green
Vermont Green, the darlings of lower league soccer. The team so sweet, it’s impossible to hate them. Another spectacular year of growth, but this time with a national crown to top it off.
by Dan Vaughn
Read More2025 Club of the Year Nomination: Hickory FC
Hickory FC’s 2025 season was the perfect blend of championship soccer and local fan support. Winning the NPSL Championship in front of homecrowds that neared 4,000 a match, it’s easy to see why this club was a nomination for Club of the Year.
by Dan Vaughn
Read More2025 Club of the Year Nomination: Sporting CT
It’s hard to find a blemish on one of the most dominant seasons in WPSL history. Sporting CT crushed their regular season, then doubled down in one of the most dominant runs in recent history. The champions of the WPSL definitely deserve a nod as a 2025 Protagonist Soccer Club of the Year Nomination.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreThe Return of the Protagonist Soccer Club of the Year Award
2025 has been an amazing year of soccer and we close the year out with our nominations for Protagonist Soccer Club of the Year. It’s a celebration of the best soccer clubs of 2025.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreProtagonist Soccer Club of the Year Voting
Five nominations, one incredible year of soccer. Time for the fans to cast their vote for Protagonist Soccer Club of the Year.
Read MoreProtagonist Soccer Club of the Year Nomination - California Storm
The California Storm are a shining example of how an amateur soccer team should be run, with partnerships off the pitch, coaching courses, and youth soccer camps. The club is engaged online and responsive to media; no matter how big or small you are, they will find the time to communicate. Successful from stem-to-stern, California Storm are 2024 WPSL Champions and a nominee for Protagonist Soccer’s Club of the Year.
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreProtagonist Soccer Club of the Year Nomination- El Farolito
Former US Open Cup Champion El Farolito has inspired amateur soccer fans for years and the trophies are proof that they know how to win. This year was further evidence that the club named after a burrito spot is one of the best in the country, with a deep run in the Open Cup and a league championship.
by Dennis Pope
Read MoreProtagonist Soccer Club of the Year Nomination - Tulsa Athletic
It’s that time of the year again! This year we have five more clubs for you to consider, two are repeat nominations from earlier years. All have done important work in the lower leagues this year and deserve your consideration for Protagonist Soccer Club of the Year. Our first nominee is Tulsa Athletic, who turned one of its most challenging years into gold.
by Dan Vaughn
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