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The USL W League playoffs are almost over and a champion is set to be crowned on Saturday. Two clubs, NC Courage U23 and Utah United, head into this match with two very different styles and paths to the final. It’s a clash of styles that will showcase the impressive talent in this league.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreJadyn shares the experience of earning a roster spot, the difference between the U23s and the first team for a USL 2 side, and the joy of getting the number of your dreams. Ever wonder what it’s like to fight for playing time at this level? Read “The Life of a USL League 2 Player” to find out!
by Jadyn Hsieh-Bailey
Read MoreAuthor Stephen Brandt joins Protagonist to perform club-by-club retrospective of the original NASL. He starts with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers; looks at their early years, the franchise rights being shifted, the players, owners, and coaches. This will be an ongoing series with clubs’ histories being shared over multiple parts. Here is part one of Kicking Back: the NASL Era - Fort Lauderdale Strikers.
by Stephen Brandt
Read MoreJune saw Indy Eleven pick up some important wins vs Birmingham and Pittsburgh, while also losing at a struggling Tampa side - they are in desperate need of consistency in league play and while the playoffs are months away, the pressure is starting to be felt.
by Brett Mullenix
Read MoreDallas Trinity finished the USL Super League season with a third-place finish. While most teams might have been satisfied, given some of the roster challenges Trinity faced, Dallas released their head coach and is regearing for season two. GM Chris Petrucelli sat down to discuss the process and what’s next in Big D.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreThe hot stove is hopping and we’ve got plenty of moves in the USL Super League’s first-ever offseason. Coaching changes, roster builds, and exciting friendlies! We’ve got it all.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreDetroit City is set to welcome it’s tenth international friendly opponent tonight, LigaMX’s Santos Laguna. The six-time LigaMX champion visits a Detroit City side that currently sits fifth in the standings.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreEver wonder what the experience of playing in a tight matchup with a league leader feels like? In this article, Jadyn describes his experience playing for his team, Charlottesville Blues FC, against Lionsbridge FC in a battle between two USL League 2 clubs.
by Jadyn Hsieh-Bailey
Read MoreThe Tampa Bay Sun are the champions of the USL Super League after a hard-fought match with Ft. Lauderdale United. The result capped an impressive season the Tampa and the future is ever-brighter.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreIn a new series for Protagonist Soccer, Jadyn Hsieh-Bailey, shares his experience, playing in the preprofessional ranks with Charlottesville Blues FC. He’ll give an insider view of life in developmental soccer, both the good and bad, the ups and downs. He begins his series with an introduction.
by Jadyn Hsieh-Bailey
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