NISA Update
Big week for NISA, with a shocker in Chattanooga that ended on the foot of Naglestad. Dan gives a full run down of the matches, plus a look forward to this week’s action.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreProtagonist Picks 'Em - June 23-25
It’s getting toward the end of June and there’s too much soccer to shake a stick at! The Protagonist Staff has picked out a handfull of matches to watch and are happy to share why you should watch them too!
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreUSL League 2: Power 20 - Week 7
We’ve reached an official twenty-deep in the power rankings in week seven. Some faithfully top level clubs have finally made their way into the designation list, while some new teams with flashy starts to the season have begun to fade out. Here’s where we are ahead of the week eight weekend.
by Ryan Stallings
Read MoreUnder the Lights: Park City Red Wolves (USL League 2)
“The great thing about the mountain division in USL2 is that every team is talented and competitive. There is no easy match. Because of this high level of competition, it makes our division great. We look forward to playing Salt City SC the most as they are a local rival.”
Read MoreFor the Community
Soccer culture in the United States is often criticized for being plastic, but the Henny Derby is as organic a rivalry as exists in the game. Founded by two friends, fans of USL League One clubs Richmond Kickers and Forward Madison, the Henny Derby is a unique and distinctly Black rivalry and one of the best in the American game.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreRegion III Amateur Cup - Disappointment Deep in The Heart of Texas
With everything to play for, a group of teams from across USASA’s Region III came to Plano, Tx. The winner would advance to the USASA’s Amateur Cup. And while many expected a weekend to remember, teams were forced to play in unsafe conditions. The Region should be held accountable for an intolerable experience for everyone involved.
by Michael Battista
Read MoreProtagonist Weekend Picks - June 16-18
The staff of Protagonist Soccer takes a look around the leagues and picks out a match each that they will be watching - they’ll tell you why you should be too.
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreNISA Update
Two matches isn’t a lot, but you can’t count on nature, right? A full NISA week 11 recap, plus Chattanooga holds a testimonial match for club legend Juan Hernandez.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreUnder the Lights: FC Cypress (Southwest Premier League)
“We lost two-thirds of our players, spent a summer recruiting, and prioritized creating a positive environment to play in over any performance standards. From that, just like last season, through our love for the sport and commitment to coming out and playing it, our capabilities became clear and we’ve striven - not to win every match and win silverware - but to hold ourselves to those standards.”
Read MoreAnnapolis Draws 8,368 to Home Opener
There was plenty of hype leading up this weekend’s home opener for the NPSL expansion-side Annapolis Blues and fans of the club delivered. Over eight thousand locals packed the seats to watch the Blues win 4-2 and continue their unbeaten streak.
by Dan Vaughn
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