UPSL Announces UPSL California Cup Competition
The UPSL is launching a new cup competition in the state of California in 2026. With $10,000 on the line, amateur soccer clubs in the Golden State will be excited to participate.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreThe 2025 UPSL Spring/Summer Final: Tale of the Tape
For the UPSL in Spring/Summer of 2025, it all comes down to this - the two heaviest hitters ready to scrap in beautiful, sunny, Southern California. We take a look at the Tale of the Tape to see how these two squads got here.
by Josh Duder
Read MoreUPSL: The 2025 Playoffs, So Far
The Western half of the country have already completed their Round of 16 matches and the league spotlight shines on the Eastern conferences. UPSL delivers four great matchups this weekend and we take a look at the teams involved and what got them here.
by Josh Duder
Read MoreProtagonist's Weekend Previews - February 22nd - 23rd
Our weekend preview checks into MASL, MASL W, and MASL 2 as the Iowa Demon Hawks catch the attention of a couple of our writers! The WISL Semi Finals are this weekend with the top four sides fighting for a spot in the Final. UPSL goes big in Texas with the Texas Cup. And out in California, the Umberto Abronzino Cup sees two exciting clubs duke it out. Let’s get stuck in!
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreProtagonist's Weekend Previews - February 8th and 9th
We welcome back the USL Super League for the second half of their season with a big Florida Derby. The Western Indoor Soccer League goes into its final weeks of the regular season with playoff seeding in the balance. There’s a showdown in Texas with MASL hitting its mid-season stride. And the EPSL also heads into the second half of its season with one team looking at the top of the table and another looking for consistency.
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreBack to Back: UPSL Crowns A Repeat Champion in Irvine
On a foggy Sunday night, Soda City faced off against FC Folsom for the UPSL Championship. The two teams went toe to toe but Soda City emerged victorious in the second half and claimed the crown of National Champion. The team is the first to win back-to-back UPSL titles.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreUPSL Semifinal Matchups Set
After a long season and extended playoffs, the UPSL National championship weekend is set to kick off on Friday. Matchups are set with teams from across the country meeting up in Irvine, CA.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreProtagonist's Weekend Previews - January 25th & 26th
This weekend our writers and guests take a look indoors at MASL and MASLW with teams jockeying for the top spots and scrapping to avoid the bottom. We also have one more playoff game before the UPSL heads off to their National Championships. Let’s take a look at those games and why you should try to watch them if possible.
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreProtagonist's Weekend Previews - January 11th & 12th
In the dead of winter there is still plenty of soccer and we’re still out here watching it! Once again, our writers and friends tell you what they’re paying attention to this weekend and briefly why its important or interesting. Let’s get stuck into to some of Protagonist’s Weekend Previews.
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreProtagonist Picks 'Em - December 20th - 22nd
Once again our podcasters, writers and friends have assembled to tell you what soccer they’re going to get stuck into the weekend before Christmas, and why you should figure out a way to watch it too. From the Round of 32 in the UPSL Playoffs to the opening weekend of Major League Indoor Soccer. Major Arena Soccer League is now underway and we get a little MASL W League as well.
by Protagonist Staff
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