Lower Tier Soccer | Top Tier Coverage
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Last weekend delivered some of the best soccer we’ve seen all year in NISA. Michigan won a knockout in a punch-heavy matchup with ALBION San Diego. Chattanooga exited the playoffs in the semifinals again, losing on PKs to Flower City Union. Both of these matches set us up a final between Michigan Stars and Flower City Union this weekend.
by Dan Vaughn
Read More“Red and black have been chosen due to the affection of Brazilian soccer club giants Flamengo. I have huge admiration for Brazil & their soccer culture. The Badge E stands for "E" in Estudiantes and the star signifies that we build & attract stars.”
Read MoreWhat was the single best game you went to, watched on tv, streamed on your laptop, or even listened to on the radio? Tell us what made it exciting, who did what, and how it panned out.
Read MoreAre you a Grounds-hopper!? This year we’re adding a couple new end-of-year awards to our list of kudos and Grounds of the Year is one of ‘em!
Read MoreWant to help inform our process of selecting the 2023 Protagonist Soccer Club of the Year? Its our most prestigious award and you can tell us who you think we should consider.
Read MoreAs 2023 continues to be a year of notable first for the Midwest Premier League achievements as DeKalb County United announced a pathway partnership with SportMate360 International Academy October 24. The partnership is aimed at giving another avenue of European soccer to those DKCU players that want to cut their teeth overseas.
by Rich Schenck
Read MoreProtagonist Soccer is set to kickoff year five of the Copa de Insignias on December 5th and this is your chance to nominate YOUR club as one of the massive 1024 entries!
Read MoreWelcome to our 4th Annual Kit Countdown! Once again, we are giving you, the supporters, creators, and club runners the chance to tell us which kits should be considered for our big Top 23 Tops of 2023 End of Year Article. A panel of our favorite soccer podcasters, writers, and otherwise opinionated persons will review your nominations and we’ll provide the results of their grades.
Read MoreWhat a fantastic weekend of soccer ahead of us! The USL League One Final; USL Championship Conference Finals; NISA Semifinals; and UPSL kicks off its playoffs already! Plus our contributors pick out games from NISA Nation, Metroplex Premier League, SoCal Premier League, EPSL, and the Western Indoor Soccer League. Tons to pick from, so let’s get stuck in!
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreToday, the USL W League announced the formation of a new Texas-based division, the Lone Star Division. Four clubs are set to kick off play in 2024, with more to come. Protagonist Soccer sits down with Joel Nash and Amanda Vandervort to discuss the expansion and USL’s focus on women’s soccer.
by Dan Vaughn
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