Super League Sync
As the weekend nears, we’ve got two matches coming up with big playoff implications. Plus a look at a new role for Spokane Zephyr.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreSupernova
Last week may have been a bad one for the USMNT, but the emergence of Diego Luna in midfield may be the redeeming event of a failed Nations League run. His story of development doesn’t fit the mold of the average MLS star, but shows the importance of USL Championship’s role in the path to professional.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreMidweek Matchday In Brooklyn
Another dominant display by Dallas at the expense of Brooklyn, who slip to second last week, after dropping their third in a row. Friend of Protagonist Soccer, Photographer Luke Chávez was there to shoot it.
by Josh Duder
Read MoreUSL Votes for Pro/Rel
With plenty of soccer stories in the blender, some may have missed the big announcement that USL has voted to approve promotion/relegation. Dan Vaughn considers the implications of the story for the American soccer ecosystem in this editorial.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreRound One, Half-Way Done
With day one of the 2025 US Open Cup in the books, fans of the cupset will be feeling some sadness. Only one upset (thank you, FORO) isn’t the result lower league fans were hoping for, but there’s plenty more soccer to be played!
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreCircle the Date: US Open Cup, 2025 - First Round Proper
The US Open Cup is back and the first round proper is upon us - to celebrate, we reached out to several of our favorite bloggers and podcasters to help us assemble a list of games we think you’ll want to scour YouTube for their respective streams.
While we want you to watch every game you can, we understand that there might not be enough time to soak it all in… if that is the case, feel free to check in here to get the gist of these popular games in Round One.
by Protagonist and Guests
Read MoreMASL 3 Points
With just three weeks left of soccer in the MASL regular season, let’s take a look at the three times vying for the last playoff spot. Tacoma Stars, St. Louis Ambush, and Dallas Sidekicks all have a chance and everything to play for.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreSuper League Sync
Dallas was dominant, while another Doppler Derby ends in a draw. All the action from the weekend in the USL Super League.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreCircle the Date: USL Championship, 2025 Season
The USL Championship is set to kick off this weekend and contributors from The Leagues Podcast, Daily Detroit, Oakland Roots Blog, Bluegrass Soccercast, USL Show, KitSZN, Crane Kicks Lex, Ranting Blue Penguin, On the Rocks Pod, RBRL Sports, Walkin90 Pod, Shea Butter FC, and Protagonist Soccer’s own THE C Podcast weighed in on the games they are most excited for. So, in chronological order (for the most part) let’s get stuck in!
Read MoreThe First Un-Draft
2025 was the first year without a draft in women’s professional soccer. What did that mean for the teams in the USL Super League? How will it shape the future of so many young soccer players?
by Danielle Gawronski
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