Protagonist Picks 'Em - October 13th - October 18th

October 13, 2023 by Joshua Duder

While most of the worlds top divisions take an international break, we still get to celebrate and watch loads of soccer here! USL Championship, and USL League One go into their respective final regular season fixtures, while NISA has a few weeks left with the playoff picture yet to be fully painted. We also have Metroplex Premier League games, UPSL Fall/Winter, and the Bay State Soccer League to keep an eye on. Let’s get stuck in!

by Protagonist Staff

USL League One - OLUTC Weekly Review

October 12, 2023 by Joshua Duder

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

MWPL Origins: Dekalb County United

October 11, 2023 by Dan Vaughn

The 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

Eye on the Prize

October 10, 2023 by Dan Vaughn

With 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

Under the Lights: Sharktopus FC (Seattle, WA)

October 09, 2023 by Joshua Duder

“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.”

Saddle Up

October 06, 2023 by Dan Vaughn

Founded in 2013, the Ft. Worth Vaqueros continue to grow and thrive in Texas. Ben Brannigan sat down with the club to get to know what motivates its leadership and what’s next for the team.

by Ben Brannigan

Protagonist Picks 'Em - October 6th - October 11th

October 06, 2023 by Joshua Duder

This 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

USL League One - OLUTC Weekly Review

October 03, 2023 by Joshua Duder

We 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

Protagonist Picks 'Em - September 29th - October 4th

September 29, 2023 by Joshua Duder

This 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

USL League One - OLUTC Weekly Review

September 27, 2023 by Joshua Duder

With 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