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The 2023 USL Championship season kicked off in earnest last weekend and was solid entertainment - a handful of matches ended in draws but there were a few surprises including a shocking away win for Loudoun United at Memphis 901 and a convincing first step toward title defense for San Antonio FC.
Read More“We started the club with a mission to provide an exciting, inclusive gameday experience and support the Mint Hill community while showcasing a high level of soccer… The green stripe section of the crest is an ode to the beautiful green hills and scenery found in every pocket of Mint Hill. The gold bars are an homage to the gold mines that used to operate in the town during the Carolina Gold Rush.”
Read MoreThe 2023 USL Championship season is finally upon us! After weeks of controversial pre-season grading and well-informed rankings from our peers, we’re here to just tell you who’s playing and when. As the season progresses we’ll expand our coverage to include pertinent statistics, news, and notes.
Read MoreBrianna and KSC teammate Ayanna Smith recently tried out for Club Atlético Trujillo, a professional women’s soccer team in Peru, and made the team. They will move to Peru for the season and are the first US women to play professional soccer in Peru. In addition to providing training, knowledge, and skill development to the youth of KSC, coaching helped Brianna and Ayanna improve their own individual games and further develop their skills as well.
by Tim Lutz
Read MoreThe US Open Cup is back and the first round (which is all amateur!) is nearly upon us - a few of us Protagonist Staff members have picked out a match or two from the first round which stands out to us and hope you enjoy reading why.
Read More“I’ve had enough experience now to know what the most important part of a club is; the players and the staff. Everyone says “It’s a business.” I don’t believe that just because it is, we have to treat it that way. Our focus from day one was based on this question: how do we make this the best experience for the players and the staff? And that is what guides our decisions.”
Read MoreUSL League One is back for another season of professional soccer! The division three league featured a ton of great matchups last season and 2023 is sure to feature more of the same. Protagonist Soccer’s own One League Under the C Podcast has got the dates circled so you won’t miss a thing!
Read MoreFrom the rise of the Loons from the NASL to MLS, to last year’s wonder women Minnesota Aurora, soccer is exploding in the state. And the growth isn’t limited to the top tiers. Soccer is growing throughout the state from the biggest national leagues down to the local. That growth is what inspired this week’s announcement of a Minnesota Super Cup. The competition will kick off this year with 6 lower league clubs from every major national league.
Read MoreThe W League was a rousing success in year one and this season should be just as fun. Protagonist staff got out the schedule and circled some can’t-miss matches from the 2023 regular season.
by Elisabeth Schendel and Danielle Gawronski
Read MoreTwo weeks ago, when the NISA schedule dropped, excitement began to bubble among fans of the league. Now, just a month away from the season opener, less than half of the clubs have tickets available for purchase. How can clubs build support if supporters can’t plan to attend?
by Dan Vaughn
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