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Week 9 was not as full with games but packed with meaningful results. We saw that battle of second place, an undefeated run continue, potential season ending victory and just some good arena league play. Geo gives a full recap of Week 9 in the MASL.
by Geo Monterroso
Read MoreOpen Soccer Alliance (OSA) recently hosted an hour-long virtual conference call to provide information about this new endeavor to a group that included soccer writers and amateur club representatives. And while many remain skeptical, the organization is working to win the hearts of American soccer.
by John Howard-Fusco
Read MoreWhen the announcement broke that Rochester FC was acquiring Med City, the immediate shout was that soccer warz were at play. But the realities of Minnesota soccer made the move a necessary one for both clubs. In fact, the unification of the Rochester market should benefit everyone involved.
by Dan Vaughn
Read More“We are honored to have some of the most talented players in the country, as well as, the most players out of any other MASL franchise with players that have been called up/participate/and represent the U.S Men’s National Futsal program on the international stage.”
Read MoreWe’re back from the United Soccer Coaches Convention and the soccer keeps on rolling! Looks like soccer has made its way back outside with games in the Cosmo League, UPSL, and SoCal Premier League while the indoor seasons are really spicing up with games in the WISL, MLIS, and MASL. Our writers and podcasters tell us the games they picked out to watch.
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreThere have been a ton of signings in the USL Championship this offseason. Blockbusters, youngsters, veterans, transfers, free agents, surprise unveilings it has all been happening. What about the signings that don’t get the fanfare? We’ll take a look at a handful of signings that feel bigger than the headlines they captured.
by Phil Baki
Read MoreIn Episode Ten we discuss the 2008 US Open Cup Final between The Charleston Battery and DC United with Protagonist Contributor and host of the Real Charleston Podcast, Del Shaffer. We also had co-host of Knights Who Say NISA and One League Under the C, board member of the Society for American Soccer Historians (SASH), and resident Protagonist Historian, Dan Creel on to discuss the legendary DC United and their state at the time of this game.
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreAnother week of MASL and this one was packed to the brim! Geo reviews the matches from this week, giving analysis and context.
by Geo Monterroso
Read More“We recruit globally down to locally. No rock is left unturned. We have lots of connections with Technical staff across multiple leagues and colleges. All of our guys are dedicated strictly to indoor professionally. For a while, we would have players with us for a few months during the outdoor season like Kyle McLagan, Matt Lewis & Ray Saari.”
Read MoreThe United Soccer Coaches Convention comes to an end and Dan shares his experience at the event.
by Dan Vaughn
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