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The weekend gave us some crazy results, all of which impacted the playoff standings. With less than a month to go, the margin is razor thin and every match matters! The USL Super League is heating up as the season closes out.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreCome on you Open Cup Sickos! It’s time to read what our Protagonist Podcasters, Writers, and our favorite guests, picked out from this round to get hyped about - they’ll tell you what to look for in these Round of 32 USOC clashes.
by Protagonist and Guests
Read MoreJoin our staff writers, podcasters, and guests as we take a look at the USL W League’s 2025 schedule. Its the fourth full season of play for the league and in that time it has made a massive impact on, not only player development, but also on front office staffing, coaching, and other quintessential roles for women in soccer. Today, we celebrate the kicking off of a new season and circle the dates of the biggest games on the calendar.
by Protagonist Staff and Guests
Read MoreWith the playoffs less than a month away, teams are battling it out for the remaining three playoff spots. While Dallas looks close to clinching, Spokane is going to pushing to sneak into the top four.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreLess than a year from launch in the USL Championship, the President of Buffalo Pro Soccer, Peter Marlette, sat down with Protagonist to discuss his roots in the city, the stadium project, and the importance of making his new club distinctly Buffalo.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreYear two of the USL / Jägermeister Cup is upon us and the only thing we know for sure is that we won’t see a back-to-back champion! USL Championship and USL League One teams have been put in the mixer and the first set of games from Group Play kickoff this weekend. The tournament has been rigged to favor attacking teams and that should favor you and me, dear readers, because we are ready to get fully stuck into the 2025 Jägermeister Cup!
by Protagonist Staff and Volunteers
Read MoreAnother MASL season done and another crown for Chihuahua Savage. After a spirited battle with San Diego Sockers, the Savage finished the season with another Ron Newman Cup to add to the trophy case.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreRound three of the US Open Cup wrapped up last night and delivered plenty of fun soccer, minus many cupsets. Soccer fans got can’t-miss match after can’t-miss match. Honestly, the magic of the cup is alive and well!
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreAfter six league games played, FC Naples find themselves atop the USL League One table; they also head into their third match of the 2025 US Open Cup as underdogs but with as good a chance as they come to move onto the Round of 32 - all while being unbeaten in Paradise.
by Josh Duder
Read MoreSixteen teams were knocked out in Round Two and sixteen new teams enter Round Three. We lost all but one of the amateur sides, with El Farolito FC earning the purse for longest-lasting non-pro side. Only two MLSNP teams remain and the rest of the USL Championship get’s loaded into the fray. This is the last round of games before MLS gets involved and we’ll see which 2nd and 3rd division pro teams get to that draw.
by Protagonist and Guests
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