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The Soccer Zombie Rises: In the Head of of Tom Franklin

March 10, 2026 by Joshua Duder

Local media coverage of soccer is shrinking at a time when soccer is expanding into new markets and cities faster than ever before. Former broadcaster, and current MLS diehard, found there’s a similar passion and love for community in the cities and towns which make up the divisions of soccer below.

by Tim Thomas

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March 10, 2026 /Joshua Duder
coverage, USL Championship, MLS, Michael Lahoud, Zach Lowy
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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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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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Brian Dunseth Opens Up About His Career to Protagonist Soccer

January 26, 2026 by Joshua Duder

Breaking the Lines’ Zach Lowy sits down with soccer pundit, and former MLS player, Brian Dunseth to share the story of his soccer career, so far. From growing up in Southern California, going to Cal State Fullerton and ending up a Major League Soccer journeyman to never being too shy to share his perspective on the mic, Brian Dunseth shares his story with Protagonist Soccer.

by Zach Lowy

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January 26, 2026 /Joshua Duder
coverage, USL Championship, MLS, Michael Lahoud, Zach Lowy
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Name The Player: 01/23/26 Weekly Key

January 23, 2026 by Joshua Duder

Welcome to the Name the Player Key. For a few months we’ve been putting slides out on the socials asking you, our readers, to name the player based on the clubs she or he have played for. But we never really acknowledged the correct answers… while, now we are!

by Josh Duder

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January 23, 2026 /Joshua Duder
coverage, USL Championship, MLS, Michael Lahoud, Zach Lowy
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Name The Player: 01/16/26 Weekly Key

January 16, 2026 by Joshua Duder

Welcome to the Name the Player Key. For a few months we’ve been putting slides out on the socials asking you, our readers, to name the player based on the clubs she or he have played for. But we never really acknowledged the correct answers… while, now we are!

by Josh Duder

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January 16, 2026 /Joshua Duder
coverage, USL Championship, MLS, Michael Lahoud, Zach Lowy
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KitSZN: Interview with Sam Zisette from Ballard FC/Salmon Bay

January 07, 2026 by Joshua Duder

KitSZN catches up with Sam Zisette of Ballard FC & Salmon Bay FC to talk about the 2025 shirts sported by both squads, how the shirts share the story of the neighborhoods, and why they resonate so well with the locals.

by Brett Mullenix

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January 07, 2026 /Joshua Duder
coverage, USL Championship, MLS, Michael Lahoud, Zach Lowy
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How Nico Cantor Became Front and Center in US Soccer Broadcasting

December 29, 2025 by Joshua Duder

Breaking the Lines’ Zach Lowy sits down with soccer broadcast journalist, Nico Cantor, and shares with us the story of how Nico landed in the soccer spotlight despite not having a prestigious playing career.

by Zach Lowy

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December 29, 2025 /Joshua Duder
coverage, USL Championship, MLS, Michael Lahoud, Zach Lowy
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Renato Paiva Opens Up to Protagonist Soccer

December 22, 2025 by Joshua Duder

Breaking the Lines’ Zach Lowy has a candid conversation with the Portuguese coach, Renato Paiva, about growing up under dictatorship, becoming a coach with Benfica, and managing futbol sides in South America.

by Zach Lowy

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December 22, 2025 /Joshua Duder
coverage, USL Championship, MLS, Michael Lahoud, Zach Lowy
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James Richardson Opens Up on Legendary Career

November 21, 2025 by Joshua Duder

Breaking the Lines’ Zach Lowy gets broadcasting legend, James Richardson, to open up.

by Zach Lowy

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November 21, 2025 /Joshua Duder
coverage, USL Championship, MLS, Michael Lahoud, Zach Lowy
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