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Last week’s match to watch ended with Odessa FC taking a commanding lead in the West Texas-New Mexico Conference. This week, SoCal North Conference mates battle it out when LAFC Academy travels to Orange County FC to try and extend its undefeated streak.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreAnother week in the NPSL and the Golden Gate was full of blowouts! We also got some Florida clubs in on the action. We recap three and give you one to watch this weekend!
Read More“But there is a fourth path to earning a berth in the CONCACAF Champions League (from the United States), one MLS has not completely made unavailable to the rest of the leagues, professional or even amateur, and that is the winner of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup (coincidentally, a tournament the Seattle Sounders have won four times).”
Read MoreIn a massive in-depth interview, Dan Vaughn digs into the largest league in the country with UPSL CEO, Graham Walsh. Graham candidly talks about the challenges of running the UPSL, the changes he’s made since taking over, and what the future holds for lower league soccer.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreWeek 6 featured the biggest upset of the 2022 NISA season so far, when FCU went into Chattanooga and exited with 3 points. How did that big win affect the Knights Who Say NISA power rankings?
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreSet to kick off at the end of June, the NISA Independent Cup is back for another year of competition. There are some tweaks in format, but 36 clubs will battle it out in 9 regions in the 2022 version of the Cup!
by Dan Vaughn
Read More“We're working with other organizations in the community to feature theme nights, like a 'Bike to the Game' with Pedal Holland, and a pet-and-adopt zone with dogs from local shelters. We believe that the 'pub parade' from our sponsor Tulip City Brewstillery to the stadium will take off in popularity and become a community icon in the summertime.”
Read MoreIt was a wild weekend in the Golden Gate Conference, including a 9-goal mammoth matchup! We take a look at 3 results from the NPSL last week and pick 1 to watch this weekend.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreAfter a weekend of matches, we’ve got the Knights Who Say NISA Week 5 Power Rankings. Maryland hops back into the top spot, but just barely. Valley United is pressing from the West and Chattanooga FC is about to get into the meat of its schedule. Can the Bobcats hold onto the top spot for another week?
by KWSN
Read MoreWhile some of the news around NISA has been less than thrilling, particularly in Syracuse with the player payment issues and the forfeiture of last weekend’s match with Michigan, one of the bright aspects of the league was on full display this week. LA Force paid a solidarity payment to Inland Empire when the NISA professional club signed Jonathan Garcia, a 24 year old midfielder.
by Dan Vaughn
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