Protagonist Picks 'Em - April 5th - 10th

April 05, 2024 by Joshua Duder

Inside, outside, cup bound and down - we have soccer from the UPSL, USL Championship, USL League One, Metroplex Premier League, Major Arena Soccer League, NISA, ASL, San Francisco Soccer Football League and the First Round of the USASA Amateur Cup. I mean, if you loved watching the Open Cup midweek, and let’s be honest, the only folks who didn’t are water-carrying curmudgeons, then let’s get stuck in for these teams we love and the league they play in!

by Protagonist Staff

Round 3 USOC Matchups

April 04, 2024 by Dan Vaughn

Round 2 of the US Open Cup ended with a bang last night and today we watched the draw for Round 3 matchups. This year has been a fun one in the competition and the party adds USL Championship in this round!

by Dan Vaughn

We Ride: Day One of Round 2 of the USOC

April 03, 2024 by Dan Vaughn

It was another amazing day in the US Open Cup with plenty for lower league soccer fans to get excited about. Dan reviews the action of the country’s best competition.

by Dan Vaughn

Circle the Date: 2024 US Open Cup, Round Two

April 02, 2024 by Joshua Duder

The 2024 US Open is back at it this week with Round Two Proper and some of our very favorite teams are involved! We cover all 16 fixtures in this installation of the USOC Circle the Date and look at the matchups involving NPSL, UPSL, USL League One, NISA, MLSNP and anywhere else in between - Let’s get stuck in!

by Protagonist Staff and Guest Contributors

Under the Lights: FC Arcadia

April 01, 2024 by Joshua Duder

Andy Aguilar founded FC Arcadia with the goal of creating a connection with the community and getting people together basically to share their love for soccer. Learn more about them, Under the Lights.

Protagonist Picks 'Em - March 29th - 31st

March 29, 2024 by Joshua Duder

We’re just getting started, as USL League One and USL Championship wander into matchweek three, UPSL and Metroplex Premier League also getting underway for the season! However, the indoor leagues are wrapping up their regular seasons and gearing up for their playoffs - take a look at the MASL and MISL games picked out for the week. Let’s Get Stuck In!

by Protagonist Staff

Bouncing Back: Abdul Kooistra's Return to Maryland Bobcats

March 28, 2024 by Dan Vaughn

After an injury, surgery, and rehabilitation, Abdul Kooistra is ready to lead the Maryland Bobcats’ defense in this year’s NISA regular season. He discusses his path to health, his expectations for the club this year, and how he plans to find his confidence.

by Dan Vaughn

USL Championship Hangover - Weekend of 3/23

March 27, 2024 by Dan Vaughn

Another weekend, another block of absolutely banging Championship matches. There was stuff for everyone here. Liquid attacks, staunch defending, some upsets and some teams emerging as unexpectedly serious. Let’s talk about what this weekend meant for each of the teams involved.

by Phil Baki

Under the Lights: Chicago Ghost FC (MWPL)

March 25, 2024 by Joshua Duder

“About four or five of us play college currently, so we’re like “What are we going to do with no adult/amateur clubs around us?”. From that moment on, five of us began to work on something that will not only help us but help other players and the community around us because we probably aren’t the only ones looking for it.”

And Scene

March 22, 2024 by Dan Vaughn

Round one of the 2024 US Open Cup wrapped last night with even more amazing soccer action. The magic of the Cup was on full display as two more amateur sides advanced over professional clubs. There’s every reason to believe the Cup is back and better than ever!

by Dan Vaughn