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Who Are Ya!: Hickory FC (USL League Two)

September 07, 2026 by Joshua Duder

Hickory FC, founded in 2023, winners of NPSL in 2025, then moved to USL League 2 in 2026. The North Carolina-based club is headed in an upward trajectory and Jonathan Rink, VP of Operations, was able to answer our questions.

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September 07, 2026 /Joshua Duder
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Who Are Ya!: Fountain City Athletic (UPSL)

August 31, 2026 by Joshua Duder

This Kansas City based club get their name directly from the nickname for the city, The City of Fountains, and is both a celebration of the city the love and a non-profit promise to build a sustainable club from scratch. Co-founder, Landon Hinkley, made himself available to share their story.

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August 31, 2026 /Joshua Duder
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Who Are Ya!: Geranium City FC (UPSL W)

August 24, 2026 by Joshua Duder

While Geranium City is backed by Georgia Revolution and shares many common values, it was built to have an identity to call its own. Propped up by Community and Opportunity, President of the club, Sadie Morrison tells us why that is so important and where this brand new club is headed.

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August 24, 2026 /Joshua Duder
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Who Are Ya!: San Francisco Vikings SC (SFSFL)

August 17, 2026 by Joshua Duder

San Francisco Vikings Soccer Club began play in 1922, a decade before the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge began. We have always wanted to know more about one of the longest running clubs in the United States and Lee Dunne, from the organization, was able to provide us every answer to our list of questions.

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August 17, 2026 /Joshua Duder
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Who Are Ya!: Woodland FC (MWPL - Gateway West Division)

August 10, 2026 by Joshua Duder

Life is full of lessons and when founder Ross Harris broke his arm, he saw a good opportunity to stay productive. The MWPL team has sought entry into the USOC in both 2024 & 2025 - balancing responsible growth with ambition.

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August 10, 2026 /Joshua Duder
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Who Are Ya!: Sporting Serotonin (CASA League)

August 03, 2026 by Joshua Duder

Philly-based Sporting Serotonin, founded by Paul Catrino Jr and Dr. Justin Fisher, was started as means to get together as community and take a mental break from the worries of the world. We reached out to find out more about the CASA league club and Paul was happy to reply.

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August 03, 2026 /Joshua Duder
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Who Are Ya!: Portland Bangers FC

July 27, 2026 by Joshua Duder

“Keep Portland Weird” but also competitive! For over half the season, Portland Bangers were holding down first place in the very tough USL League Two’s Northwest Division. While they barely missed out on playoffs, it was a fun ride with Saucy and company. We wanted to know how it all got started and Bangers were happy to get us up to date.

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July 27, 2026 /Joshua Duder
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Who Are Ya!: AFC Columbia (MWPL)

July 20, 2026 by Joshua Duder

Mid-Missouri built for mid-Missourians, AFC Columbia was founded by Columbia, MO locals looking for something to support and nurture. The club gets its colors from the Columbia city flag and has proudly flown them since 2020. We wanted to know even more and the club graciously answered all our questions.

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July 20, 2026 /Joshua Duder
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Who Are Ya!: Virginia Beach United (USLL2 & USLWL)

July 13, 2026 by Joshua Duder

For the second time in the club’s history, Virginia Beach United’s men’s squad qualified for the USL League Two playoffs. They went away to Patuxent and won 4-0, finishing second in a very competitive Chesapeake Division. Before they head into their first playoff game, they took the time to tell us all about their club.

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July 13, 2026 /Joshua Duder
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Who Are Ya!: Portland Cherry Bombs FC (USL W League)

July 06, 2026 by Joshua Duder

The inaugural season for the Portland Cherry Bombs FC in USL W League is over, but they made a lasting impact. From their bright merch, ties to punk rock, and not too shabby play on the pitch, Cherry Bombs made a loud entrance and left us wanting more - we reached out to the club to find out all about them!

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July 06, 2026 /Joshua Duder
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