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United Women’s Soccer has distilled itself down to its four finest squads - last year’s UWS Champions, the Michigan Jaguars, will join the New England Mutiny, Santa Clarita Blue Heat, and the hosts FC Buffalo at Robert Rich Sr All-High Stadium in Buffalo, New York for a winner takes all National Finals weekend.
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreLast weekend the WPSL kicked off its 2024 playoffs with 16 of the best teams in the world’s largest women’s soccer league - they are now whittled down to the final four squads! Defending Champions, Charlotte Eagles look to win back-to-back titles, but first they have to get past a resilient FC Pride. The second semifinal sees four time WPSL Champions California Storm taking on red hot Clarkstown Soccer Club in what could prove to be an absolute barn-burner.
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreAfter a season of intense play, the final two teams are ready to decide who will be crowned the 2024 USL W League Champion. John Howard-Fusco previews the matchup between NC Courage U23 and Colorado Storm.
by John Howard-Fusco
Read MoreThe short and intense USL League Two regular season is over and after having games seemingly every night for months, we have our final take on the top 35 teams. Protagonist will have a USL League Two Playoff Preview out on Friday morning, before the Round of 16.
by Ryan Stallings
Read MoreWith the USASA Amateur Cup semifinals set to kick off next week, we’re previewing the four USASA Regional Champions set to compete. The NPSL’s FC Arizona battled through the best of the southwest to prove it belongs in the final four.
by Adnan Bašić
Read MoreNY. Pancyprian Freedoms are a legacy club. Coming out of the heart of New York City, the club has won at every level it’s competed it. The mix of players, culture, and history have given the club a rich heritage of success. This year’s team is looking to live up to that expectation in the USASA Amateur Cup Finals.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreWith the USASA Amateur Cup semifinals set to kick off next week, we’re previewing the four USASA Regional Champions set to compete. The NPSL’s Milwaukee Torrent is ready to prove their inclusion isn’t a fluke headed into next week.
by Adnan Bašić
Read MoreThe Midwest Premier League continues to blossom with some of the best rivalries in the regional soccer scene. New addition Northern Indiana FC is coming for 1927 SC’s crown and kicking off one of the best clashes in the league.
by Rich Schenck
Read MoreIts that time of the week again - our writers, podcasters, and friends take a look at the upcoming matches this weekend and tell you what they’ll be watching and why! Let’s get stuck into the best games of the weekend.
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreAdnan Bašić continues his series of match notes from Chicago House matches in the MWPL. He watched his beloved House lose 1-0 against RWB Adria at Loyola University’s Loyne Field.
by Adnan Bašić
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