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On Wednesday, February 1, the soccer broadcasting landscape shifted monumentally as Major League Soccer launched its “Season Pass” program. MLS Next Pro, the third division hybrid reserve league launched last year, will also be moving to the service. For fans of independent clubs, they’ll need to pay-in, at full price, if they want to watch.
by Michael Battista
Today, Tulsa Athletic revealed its newest soccer kit, designed specifically to be worn in the upcoming Round One of the 2023 US Open Cup. Sonny Dalesandro, co-owner of Tulsa Athletic, discussed the concept and purpose of the “Past, Present, Future” kit with Protagonist.
by Dan Vaughn
Read More“Community members spoke of creating a brand that thrived on unity through the power of unique individuals. Powerful, strong, beautiful, independent, resilient were all words used to describe what the community wanted this team to represent. This led to the creation of the crest. The colors are aligned with the family of identities we have at this club, with Oakland Roots and Project 51O and felt like an organic fit with the family of logos we already have. “
Read MoreWith the season nearing rapidly, NISA releases the opening matches, beginning March 1st.
By Dan Creel
Read MoreOur next feature covers New Jersey, a state that usually is overlooked in favor of its neighbor, New York. But both states are so characteristically different in terms of culture and infrastructure that it’s a bit careless to compare the two, especially considering New Jersey’s long history in developing top soccer talent.
by Elisabeth Schendel
Read MoreThe UPSL National Finals Weekend is upon us - four of the nation’s best amateur soccer teams square off to decide the Autumn/Winter champion of the league for 2022. Protagonist takes a quick look at all four, providing a recap of the playoffs so far and who might be impactful heading into the final stanza.
by Josh Duder
Read MoreOver in Minnesota, there’s something special brewing on the women’s soccer front, and the country and even the world is taking notice.
by Elisabeth Schendel
Read MoreNebraska Bill 621 could provide half the funds needed for USL League One club Union Omaha to build a new stadium. Currently the club plays in a minor league baseball stadium and argues that a new facility could mean a youth academy and a professional women’s team.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreThe story of California soccer is the story of American soccer. Growth has been driven by a host of youth programs, feeding into high schools and colleges. Then those young adults seek talent development in amateur programs and eventually go professional. The Golden State is the model of success for young women and triggering the explosion of the women’s game.
by Dan Vaughn
Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston all have something in common: they’re developing some of the biggest talent in women’s soccer. In this series, Protagonist Soccer staff evaluate four different regions in the US that are changing the game.
by Danielle Gawronski
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