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Some midweek soccer in the USL Super League gave us a pair of draws, which didn’t do anything to the standings. But hope springs eternal for this weekend with two big matchups that could impact the state of play.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreWith the UPSL’s Fall Season well-underway, we were fortunate to have NY Empire FC’s co-founder, Max Ferro, reply to our request for an Under the Lights article. He was generous with his time and answered all of our questions about the newest club in the Northeast American (North) Division of the United Premier Soccer League.
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreProtagonist's podcasters, writers, and best friends for life, have picked out games from around the leagues they love which they think are unmissable. We're getting nearer and nearer to playoffs in the USL Championship and USL League One; USL Super League is rounding into form; UPSL's best teams are rising to the top of their respective tables; and there are quintessential matchups in the Eastern Premier Soccer League as well as the Metroplex Prem 1 & 2. So let's get stuck in!
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreThis weekend the first round of qualifying matches for the 2025 US Open Cup kicked off. Our man Adnan Bašić was on the ground in Chicago to see Chicago House AC face Edgewater Castle.
by Adnan Bašić
Read MoreAfter a dominant regular season, Maryland Bobcats were declared ineligible to play in the NISA playoffs. A source within the club discussed the situation and why the team decided to exit rather than give in to demands.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreAnother week in the books and Brooklyn is charging up the standings. The team from NYC is playing well in every facet and seems to be on a collision course with top dog Carolina.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreAnother great weekend of soccer all across the US and our writers and podcasters picked out a few games they think you should check out! Looks like New York is getting a lot of love this weekend with games in the UPSL, EPSL, and USL Super League - the Big Apple is having a kick about. We also hear about games in the Bay State Soccer League, the Mountain Premier League, and the Metroplex Premier League. Let’s get stuck in!
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreThe USL Super League is full of athletes finally getting a chance to shine professionally. After a disappointing experience with Racing Louisville, Emina Ekic is starting for Spokane Zephyr and crushing it.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreAn incomplete recap is still a recap, right? Two of the four matches from this week's USL Super League action, plus other thoughts including power rankings!
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreOur favorite writers and guests are back at it again - digging deep into some local soccer you should get stuck into this weekend. If you are near the Garden State Soccer League, Cosmopolitan Soccer League, Metroplex Premier League, or the SoCal Premier League, you should absolutely try to check these grassroots games out! We also have the ongoing national leagues; the USL Super League and the UPSL are going great guns too!
by Protagonist Staff
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