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“It started out of a personal ambition to prove myself, but has evolved into a Sunday league club whose mission is to bring people together who love the game of football and want to compete at a high amateur level. We want to win games, have fun, and if any of our players go on to play at a higher level, we're happy to support and assist them in their journeys any way we can.”
Read MoreOnce again, week after week, our contributors and friends pick out the games that they find most interesting - the games with the highest stakes, interesting matchups, and players who you have to watch. This week we have games from BSSL, USL League One, USL Championship, EPSL, UPSL, and the Metroplex Premier League!
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreIn the small West Texas town of Lubbock, there’s a rising force in the NPSL. The Lubbock Matadors are drawing massive crowds of fans to their matches and becoming a powerhouse in the league as they work to build their dreams.
by Ben Brannigan
Read More“In this one-on-one conversation, we sit down with JJ, a significant club member, to learn more about the team's incredible journey, its accomplishments, and its goals for the future. This article seeks to offer a thorough understanding of the Laredo Heat Soccer Club, from its modest beginnings in 2004 through their goals for the upcoming 2023–24 season.”
by Ben Brannigan
Read MoreAnother weekend is here and we go again! With Bay State Soccer League, NISA, UPSL, Southwest Premier League, EPSL, USL League One and USL Championship all underway this weekend, our staff and guests catch us all up on what games are can’t miss!
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreWith week 24 in the books for NISA, let’s take a look at the biggest stories in the league. Chattanooga takes a loss, but will cruise to the top-seed, regardless. LA Force look to make up ground, while there seems to be big problems in Orlando and Livonia.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreFew regional leagues can claim the growth of the Midwestern Premier League. Each season, the league has added clubs to its impressive roster, creating one of the most dynamic and fun regionals in the country. This season Troy United joined the league and learned many lessons for next season. This story focused on the club’s origin and path to the future.
by Rich Schenck
Read More“Our Badge represents the NYC/Long Island multi-ethnic cultures. BRAVEHEART- stands for the people of NY, who struggled and endured during the rough pandemic in 2020-2021, but were resilient, brave and made it through rough times. NY BRAVEHEART represents the people of New York!”
Read MoreAre you ready for a fantastic weekend of soccer? The first round of the 2024 US Open Cup Qualifiers kicks off on Saturday, we get the NISA and NISA Nation regular seasons; UPSL’s Fall/Winter season is well underway now; and finally, the USL League One and USL Championship regular seasons are getting closer and closer to playoffs.
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreFrank Yallop has been around the soccer world. Now he’s guiding the second-year USL Championship club Monterey Bay FC and in the hunt for a playoff spot. But whether he makes it or not this year, the lessons he’s learned along the way will guide him to the future.
by Dan Vaughn
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