Lower Tier Soccer | Top Tier Coverage
Protagonist soccer is a media organization dedicated to lower-tier soccer; UPSL, NPSL, BSSL
In an exclusive interview for Protagonist Soccer, Zach Lowy of Breaking The Lines, and contributing writer to FourFourTwo, The Guardian, and The Independent, chats with Assistant Coach, Jeyhan Bhindi, of Union Omaha. Los Buhos, the 2024 Players Shield Champions of USL League One are headed into the playoffs again, and Zach gets us a behind the scenes conversation.
by Zach Lowy
Read MoreLast weekend, Vermont Green took the next step in its careful growth, winning the USL League Two Championship in front a packed house. Head Coach Chris Taylor was a key part of the club’s growth and discusses the season that saw them crowned champions.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreWhile fans may see a player play 90 minutes a week, there’s a whole other side for every player on the pitch. Every kit is filled with a person with dreams, aspirations, hopes for the future, and a reality that may not involve soccer.
by Jadyn Hsieh-Bailey
Read MoreEver wonder what the experience of playing in a tight matchup with a league leader feels like? In this article, Jadyn describes his experience playing for his team, Charlottesville Blues FC, against Lionsbridge FC in a battle between two USL League 2 clubs.
by Jadyn Hsieh-Bailey
Read MoreOne of the most well-established clubs of lower league soccer got a rebrand for the 2025 USL League Two season and the more things change, the more they stay the same. Des Moines Menace have returned to the world’s angriest soccer ball and it’s angry, rad, and chic.
by John Howard-Fusco
Read MoreAfter five years, the Denton Diablos are headed to a new league. USL League Two will be the new home of the former NPSL champions. Co-founder Damon Gochneaur sat down to discuss the decision and why now was the right time.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MorePatrick Infurna stepped away from journalism to pursue a soccer club in Burlington, Vermont. Three years into the project and Vermont Green is one of the best stories in American soccer.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreOf all the goals scored in USL League Two this season, so far none of them have been against Little Rock Rangers. The Stags’ backline has been a key part of the club’s undefeated record through six matches. We sat down with Little Rock’s Assistant Coach Francesco Brunetti to discuss his club’s defensive prowess.
by Ryan Stallings
Read MoreYou gotta love a home opener, especially for a defending champion! Ballard FC looked great in front of its homefans, plus plenty of other great action from USL League Two.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreAfter their announced joining of USL, River Light FC is now preparing for the upcoming season by focusing on connecting with and recruiting the best talent from Chicagoland. This is a club focused on being of and for the community they call home.
by Adnan Bašić
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