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What started out as just a pickup team has already grown into a strong member of the Midwest Premier League and is the first team in North America to participate in the Villa de Cabanillas, an elite tournament in Spain, pinning them against the likes of FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Celta Vigo.
Read MoreSure we put out a more “serious” and “journalistic” preview for the Gainbridge Super League last week, but this is a tongue-in-cheek, quick hit style preview of season two.
by Danielle Gawronski
Read MoreWith the 2025 edition of the Gainbridge Super League set to kick off, the staff of The Super Show crew took a look at the teams, where they finished last season, how they adjusted over the offseason, and what we expect out of these teams in year two.
by The Super Show
Read MoreAuthor Stephen Brandt joins Protagonist to perform club-by-club retrospective of the original NASL. In Part Three, we explore the high-profile of Ft Lauderdale Strikers during their NASL tenure. This will be an ongoing series with clubs’ histories being shared over multiple parts. Here is part three of Kicking Back: the NASL Era - Fort Lauderdale Strikers.
by Stephen Brandt
Read MoreWith the 2025 edition of the Gainbridge Super League set to kick off, the staff of The Super Show crew took a look at the teams, where they finished last season, how they adjusted over the offseason, and what we expect out of these teams in year two. This is part two
by The Super Show
Read MoreWith the 2025 edition of the Gainbridge Super League set to kick off, the staff of The Super Show crew took a look at the teams, where they finished last season, how they adjusted over the offseason, and what we expect out of these teams in year two.
by The Super Show
Read MoreWhat’s a couple hours of driving through stormy weather to see some old friends? Our old friend Adnan takes in a Forward Madison match against FC Naples and catches up with Matt Poland. It’s a USL League One reunion!
by Adnan Bašić
Read MoreFor the UPSL in Spring/Summer of 2025, it all comes down to this - the two heaviest hitters ready to scrap in beautiful, sunny, Southern California. We take a look at the Tale of the Tape to see how these two squads got here.
by Josh Duder
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 MoreBrett takes a look around the state of Indiana, gives us an update on the state of the Indy Eleven, as well as a final report for the season on League One bound Fort Wayne and cup winning Goshen City of the MWPL.
by Brett Mullenix
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