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Since coming to Tampa Bay, Cal Jennings has been the focal point of their attack. Last week, he scored and helped lead the Rowdies past Detroit City in the first round of the USL Championship playoffs. Cal sat down and discussed his form, the team’s success, and their road warrior approach to their second-round matchup with Charleston Battery this week.
by Dan Vaughn
This is the first in a series of articles, presented in partnership with the US Open Cup, to promote the history of the best competition in the country. Andy Atuegbu was born in Nigeria, but put a massive stamp on American soccer in the 70s and 80s, including the US Open Cup.
by Charles Cuttone and Jonah Fontella
Read MoreSeveral months ago, Dan Creel spoke with an anonymous player who played in NISA for Club De Leon. The player gave his perspective on the league, the club he played for, and offered a perspective not often heard.
Read MoreAnother soccer filled weekend and the stakes have been raised for even more entertaining games. USL Championship and USL League One have started their playoffs - some games may even be underway by the time you see this! USL Super League is in its mid-season form with plenty of great games to look at. Finally, we are introduced to the New Jersey Soccer Association’s Men’s Open Cup. So, let’s get stuck in!
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreA few years ago Gio Troia, then playing for EPSL’s Oaklyn United FC, reached out to us to see if we had time to chat. Social media is a funny place in that sometimes DMs can get buried underneath all the other chatter and when Gio circled back to see how we were doing we apologized for the belated conversation and asked what was up.
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreAnother week in the books and Carolina continues to roll at the top of the USL Super League standings. This weekend could be a massive one, with some big match ups between the best in the league!
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreThere are loads of games with consequence and drama! The NISA Championship; USL League One and USL Championship playoff hunt; USL Super League heating up; The ENYSSA Manning Cup, Round 1; and great games from UPSL and the Metroplex Premier League - our guests, podcasters, and writers spill the beans on what games they’re watching and tell you why you should too!
by Protagonist Staff
Read MoreSome 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
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