Lower Tier Soccer | Top Tier Coverage
Protagonist soccer is a media organization dedicated to lower-tier soccer; UPSL, NPSL, BSSL
Chicago Nation FC, who operate in the UPSL, love competing at the highest level they can and annually test themselves in USOC qualifying. Owner Garrett Hayward gives us the rundown on operations and aspirations.
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreThis week we go to Ohio to learn all about Manu Ledesma Academy and focus a little on their adult end of the funnel, as they are participating in the UPSL’s Fall/Winter schedule this year. Club representative, Chris Kofman, was kind enough to share everything he could about the club and its vision for soccer in The Queen City.
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreThe USL League One regular season has just a few weeks left and neither NY area club are going to make it to the post season. However, Cosmos and Westchester SC had one more fixture between the two of them and photographer Nico Sirianni was there to capture the clash.
by Josh Duder
Read MoreThis week we get to know San Francisco City FC, a majority supporter-owned model of sustainability, who just finished off their best ever season in USL League 2 and are using the offseason to prepare for a foray into the US Open Cup.
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreThe history of the San Francisco Soccer League runs deep, but so do their divisions, with old and new clubs alike. Founded recently, Kopê FC, play in the First Division of the SFSFL (below the Majors and Premier Divisions). We loved the badge and shirt so much we just had to know more and Riley Sanders took the time to tell us the story of the club he founded.
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreEvery week we’re looking for clubs at every level and league of soccer in the US and this week we present The Mad Dog Lassies. Emma Maloney responded to our inquiry and gave us all the answers about the club plying their trade in the Golden Gate Women’s Soccer League!
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreBuilt to represent the city at the grassroots level, Eli Jimenez, owner of Club Atletico de San Francisco opens up about where the club gets its identity from and how they recruit locally. Give or take, most costs are covered by the club, and their aim is gain promotion up the levels of the San Francisco Soccer Football League.
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreNico Sirianni reached out to us recently to see if he could shoot a game or two - the high-schooler had recently shot NYRB II hosting Cincinnati and was excited to get back on the sidelines to pursue his dream. Nico sent some of the favorite shots from his young career and we’re happy to share them with you.
by Josh Duder
Read MoreSan Francisco is its home, but San Nicolas de Ibarra, Jalisco, in Mexico is where this club originates from. What makes the SFSFL so amazing is the diversity of clubs and their immigrant stories - to tell us everything we’d need to know about CD San Nicolas, co-owner Eric Cabrera was happy to provide us the answers.
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreMilka Soko is an active photojournalist and sports photographer whose versatile lens covers everything from local high school football rivalries and Little League tournaments to community and cultural events across SoCal's Inland area region.
by Dennis Pope
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