Las Vegas Quicksilvers (Southwest Premier League)
“Does the club have any historic matches? If so, explain.
Beating Pele and the New York Cosmos 1-0 in Vegas on April 9, 1977 with a goal from local soccer hero Victor Arbelaez…”
Ocean City Nor'Easters (USL League Two)
“We've been disappointed to see the number of amateur teams that have been allowed in the tournament reduced in recent years, so it's been harder to get back into a competition that we have enjoyed a lot of success in over the years. Out of all the amateur teams that have competed in the US Open Cup in the Modern Era (1995-present), the Nor'easters rank third in overall wins with 11.”
Read MoreRod Underwood Joins Chattanooga FC
With the departure of Coach Peter Fuller last month, Chattanooga FC needed to fill the head coaching role with the club. Today the club announced the signing of former Stumptown AC coach Rod Underwood to the roles of head coach and sporting director. The move highlights one of the most promising aspects of NISA. It’s another minority candidate getting a head coaching opportunity in the league.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreASL @ 100: November
ASL at 100 is a monthly article and flashcast series discussing the month by month history of the first year of the American Soccer League. The Centennial of this important historical league begins today and Soccer Almanac and Protagonist Soccer are producing this joint work to celebrate and spotlight the league.
Read MoreEV Loves NYC FC (New York, NY)
The EV<3NYC Football Club is a way for our volunteers to wave this banner of cosmopolitan love beyond our kitchen. As a creative and athletic outlet, the EV<3NYC team is not only cultivating camaraderie, but building even more bridges across our communities.
Read MoreNominate Your Favorite Kits for Consideration in the Top 21 Tops of 2021
In Year Two of our Annual Kit Countdown, we are giving YOU the supporters, creators, and club runners the chance to tell us what you think…
Read MoreSaturday Night in Romeo
Last Saturday night, Detroit City wound down its 2021 Fall NISA season with a road win against its rival club, Michigan Stars, 3-2. While the match was meaningless in the standings, the result inspired an alleged clash between visiting fans and owners that leaves many questions to be answered by the league and the host club.
By Dan Vaughn
Read MoreJackson Lions FC (NPSL)
“Our biggest focus right now is to prepare for the upcoming NPSL season, where our goal will be to make the playoffs. As a club, that entails everything from player identification to matchday operations, and everything in between - training, marketing, sponsor engagement, community service, etc. Fortunately, we have a dedicated and passionate club from ownership to the coaches, trainers, and players who are ready for the challenge.”
Read MoreNISA Top 40: 30-21
With the Fall NISA season drawing to a close, the staff decided to rank the best 40 players in the league, 1-40. This article has the 30-21 players from the list.
By Protagonist Staff
Read MoreForging a New Track - Mark Lowry
“Mark Lowry has become a known quantity through his exploits in El Paso but his journey there was anything but straightforward. He is from Birmingham, England and is a staunch Aston Villa supporter. When he was starting out he had played at the lower levels of English football, getting his start at Coventry City before playing a couple seasons at non league levels.”
by Special Guest Writer, Phil Baki
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