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This is it! We’ve reached the final matchday of the 2023 USL League One season and there is still so much in the balance. The Players Shield and the two first round bye spots are still to be decided as well as the final positioning of 4th and 5th - it could go either way. Lastly, the 6th and final playoff spot has not been cemented and it’s gonna be bye bye birdie either way.
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreThe Midwest Premier League is full of clubs dedicated to growing roots within their communities. Dekalb County United is one such club. From their founding to the present, DKU has always focused on connecting to the people in its local community and growing sustainably.
by Rich Schenck
Read MoreWith just a handful of matches remaining, 5 of the 6 playoff spots are taken. In this final weeks of the NISA season, positioning with be finalized and the final club will join the playoff crowd.
by Dan Vaughn
Read More“It is part of the Seattle culture to be obsessed with magnificent beasts. Maybe it's the dark winters. Hikers have tales about Sasquatch, Skiiers have the Yeti, hokey players have tales about Kraken, and socialites have tales about the Seattle freeze. Soccer players tell the tale of a half-shark-half-octopus with 11 tentacles to control the ball and a tenacious fighting spirit.”
Read MoreThis week we take a look at a few games from USL League One, USL Championship, UPSL, NISA Nation, EPSL and Metroplex Premier League - there are budding rivalries and playoff positions in the balance all over the place. Let’s get stuck in with the games our staff and guests say are must-watch (if possible).
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreWe have now reached the PENULTIMATE match week. While the top four have clinched a playoff spot, their final positioning has yet to be determined; meanwhile, four clubs are playing musical chairs for the final two playoff spots - for one its a long shot, and for another its a looooong long shot, but it all hangs in the balance with just a couple games to go!
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreThis week we take a look at a few games from USL League One, the Championship, UPSL, NISA and of course the second round of qualifying for the US Open Cup. The regular seasons are weeks away from ending and the race for playoff positions is heating up!
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreWith only three weeks left in the USL League One regular season, most of the playoff picture has been sorted - however, there are two spots up for grabs and four teams vying for contention. Can it be figured out this week? Additionally, there is the subject of the wooden spoon to discuss - so let’s get stuck in!
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreAfter leaving the professional ranks of NISA, Chicago House has found a home and a solid footing for the future in the Midwest Premier League. With Peter Wilt at the helm, the club is looking to achieve league success and Open Cup dreams.
by Rich Schenck
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