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Protagonist Soccer joins the US Open Cup Soccer Sickos with a series of match previews of the First Round Proper clashes. Be sure to check in each day for more as our contributors add in more material all week.
Edited by Joshua Duder
Read MoreWhile the majority of lower league soccer finally got the matchup it’s been waiting for, Chattanooga FC fans are less inclined to be excited about the USOC Round Two matchup with Chattanooga Red Wolves. The reasons are in the history between these two clubs, but the future looks very different for them.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreThe Round of 32 delivered in every way, continuing a run that has left soccer fans thrilled for the US Open Cup. Golazos galore and a couple of upsets made this round a pleasure to watch, but what I’m focusing on is what did we learn from this year’s Round of 32.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreThe soccer world is on fire about MLS’ announcement to exit the USOC. Our editor responds and gives his take on the situation.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreWith its third round USOC matchup set to kick off this evening, Tulsa Athletic is one of two amateur clubs left playing in the tournament. Sonny Dalesandro sat down to talk about what’s different about his club and why an upset may not be probable, but always a possibility.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreIt was one for the ages in the USOC last night, as Midwest Premier League club Chicago House battled back from down two goals to win 3-2 over USL League One’s Forward Madison in extra time. The two Peter Wilt-built clubs put on a show for 120 minutes, but now House advances to face MLS side Chicago Fire (also built by Peter Wilt).
by Dan Creel
Read More2023 US Open Cup Qualifying Rounds head into their fourth and final set before the winter break and the professional teams declare their entrance. Protagonist gives you a list of games in this fourth round, links to search for the weekends matches, and a breakdown of four games in particular, which stand out as must-see streaming.
By Joshua Duder
Read More2023 US Open Cup Qualifying Rounds head into their third and final set before the winter break and the professional teams declare their entrance. Protagonist recounts some of the more interesting results so far and gives you a list of matches to scour for links to anywhere they can be found.
By Joshua Duder
Read MoreWhile most of the soccer fans in this country has their tv’s tuned to ESPN+ for the US Open Cup final, we had our own man in Exploria Stadium to see the match first-hand. From before the match to Denny’s after, Cameron Reed describes the matchup between USL and MLS and how Sacramento Republic gave all lower league fans a sense of hope.
by Cameron Reed
Read MoreWith under 24 hours to go before the US Open Cup Final, Major League Soccer franchise Orlando City SC admit they are being investigated for possible spying on the “Underdogs” - are the “Favorites” scared?
by Joshua Duder
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