“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.

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.

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.

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!

by Joshua Duder

MWPL newcomers, FC Kirkwood, are building a presence in their community through passion and accessibility. The family-friendly side wanted to provide opportunity to play the sport and has reasonable plans for the future. Find out more!

by Joshua Duder

What started as just a training group has turned into the most prominent amateur women’s team in Mid-Missouri. This week’s Who Are Ya!? takes a look at the Missouri Reign, the sister club to AFC Columbia, who ply their trade in the WPSL.

by Joshua Duder

Today we meet UWS side Worcester Wanderers. Freshmen to the league, Wanderers represent Central Massachusetts and even though the club is new, founders Greg and Julia have plenty of experience at this level.

by Joshua Duder

One of the longest-running amateur women’s teams in the world, playing since 1995; a member of the first iteration of the USL W League, and a founding member of the WPSL, we wanted to know everything about the Red, Black, and Fog. So, we were excited when GM of the San Francisco Nighthawks, Jill Lounsbury, took time out of her schedule to answer our questions.

by Joshua Duder

“We Can Do It!” and they did. Riveters SC was founded in 2024 and in 2025 they won the USL W League’s Great Forest Division and made an appearance in the playoffs - this year they hope to go even further and have the support of The Burgh to add another title to “The City of Champions.” We wanted to know how it all got started and Matt Grubba from Media Relations was willing to give us the story.

by Joshua Duder

Soccer in Vermont has landed on the national stage in the last couple years - from NCAA Champions to another team winning an amateur national championship. Vermont Clover FC looks to help fill a role in that soccer ecosystem by providing a needed step in the development pathway. We were caught by the brilliant colors of their kits and badge, wanted to know more, so we reached out to co-founder and general manager Chris George for some answers.

by Joshua Duder