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Yesterday’s friendly between Chattanooga FC and Atlanta United was everything fans could hope for. The resulting draw showed the NISA home side was up to the challenge and prepared for a winning run in 2023.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreWhile the rest of the lower league soccer world is looking over schedules and celebrating player signings, NISA continues to sit dormant. Is anything happening? No one is sure at the moment, but it’s time for NISA to do something.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreLexington Sporting Club clears another hurdle on the way to completion of their proposal to build a 6,500-seat stadium. The USL League One club is set to enter the league this season.
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreLate last month South Georgia Tormenta FC was named 2022 Club of the Year by readers of Protagonist Soccer. The club won two national titles in 2022, including the USL League One honors. The head coach of Tormenta FC’s men’s team is Ian Cameron and he sat down with Protagonist to discuss his club.
by Dan Creel and Dan Vaughn
Read MoreMPLS City is nearing a decade of existence, building a foundation on talent development, smart business decisions, and getting the right people into leadership. Today the USL2 club announced the addition of legendary head coach, Carl Craig.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreThe explosive growth in the women’s game has made woso attractive for investment. That investment is paying off with the surge in talented women playing professionally across the world.
by Dan Vaughn
Read More“SF Galaxy is a new club founded in 2022 by ex-soccer player, Karim Betouche, from Algeria, North Africa; where football is life… My mission is to help my community San Francisco Bay area, by providing a true soccer club, with zero fees for the players and give my experience to the young players… working with low income people, make it very affordable, for the young kids to play soccer.”
Read MoreIts been a long wait but the end of the UPSL’s 2022 Autumn/Winter Season is upon us. With one of the quarterfinals having been completed heading into the weekend, we take a look at the three remaining matches and the road to the Finals.
by Josh Duder
Read MoreThis week the USLPA filed legal proceedings against Charlotte Independence, alleging that the USL League One club has not complied with a ruling on Enzo Martinez’ back wages. The ramifications of the case will influence future battles between the player’s union and the league.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreFor all of the bad news surrounding the division three soccer league, NISA has a stellar track record in developing talent that populates professional rosters throughout the United States. Dan Vaughn argues this is reason to admit that the league is doing important work.
by Dan Vaughn
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