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Visiting old friends featuring Forward Madison 0-0 FC Naples

August 18, 2025 by Dan Vaughn

What’s a couple hours of driving through stormy weather to see some old friends? Our old friend Adnan takes in a Forward Madison match against FC Naples and catches up with Matt Poland. It’s a USL League One reunion!

by Adnan Bašić

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August 18, 2025 /Dan Vaughn
coverage, USL League One
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The 2025 UPSL Spring/Summer Final: Tale of the Tape

August 09, 2025 by Joshua Duder

For the UPSL in Spring/Summer of 2025, it all comes down to this - the two heaviest hitters ready to scrap in beautiful, sunny, Southern California. We take a look at the Tale of the Tape to see how these two squads got here.

by Josh Duder

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August 09, 2025 /Joshua Duder
feature, Amateur Soccer, Grassroots Soccer, coverage, Protagonist, UPSL, UPSL Playoffs, Olympians FC, Rush ACM3, SCU Heat

The Next Step

August 06, 2025 by Dan Vaughn

Last weekend, Vermont Green took the next step in its careful growth, winning the USL League Two Championship in front a packed house. Head Coach Chris Taylor was a key part of the club’s growth and discusses the season that saw them crowned champions.

by Dan Vaughn

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August 06, 2025 /Dan Vaughn
coverage, Vermont Green, USL League Two
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Brett's Indiana Soccer Update: August

August 04, 2025 by Joshua Duder

Brett takes a look around the state of Indiana, gives us an update on the state of the Indy Eleven, as well as a final report for the season on League One bound Fort Wayne and cup winning Goshen City of the MWPL.

by Brett Mullenix

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August 04, 2025 /Joshua Duder
USL, coverage, USL League One, Matt Poland, FC Naples
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Op-Ed: Women's Soccer Isn't Fun

August 04, 2025 by Joshua Duder

There are many words to describe women’s soccer, but weekly soccer shows, podcasts, and pundits succumb to calling it “fun.” Danielle is here to expand their lexicon and to explain why Women’s Soccer Isn’t Fun.

by Danielle Gawronski

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August 04, 2025 /Joshua Duder
Utah United, USL W League, coverage
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NPSL Championship Final Recap

August 03, 2025 by Dan Vaughn

In a pitched battle between two worthy foes, Hickory FC claimed its first league championship over lower league-darlings El Farolito. The new NPSL Champions won 3-2, scoring the match winner in stoppage.

by Dan Vaughn

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August 03, 2025 /Dan Vaughn
coverage, NPSL, Hickory FC, El Farolito
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USL League Two Championship FINAL

August 02, 2025 by Joshua Duder

In a league full of well-run, ambitious, and social media savvy sides, two of the very best in the country faced off in Burlington, Vermont. Smartly kitted and well-coached, Vermont Green and Ballard FC gave the country one of the most exciting games of the year to end the season.

by Mathieu Starke

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August 02, 2025 /Joshua Duder
Utah United, USL W League, coverage
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NPSL Championship Tonight!

August 02, 2025 by Dan Vaughn

Tonight, the NPSL will crown their next champion. The final will feature two clubs leading the way into the future, one with a bright past and the other with aspirations of being the next success story in amateur soccer. El Farolito will host Hickory FC in San Francisco tonight.

by Dan Vaughn

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August 02, 2025 /Dan Vaughn
coverage
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The Life of a USL League Two Player: Dreaming Beyond the Pitch

August 02, 2025 by Dan Vaughn

While fans may see a player play 90 minutes a week, there’s a whole other side for every player on the pitch. Every kit is filled with a person with dreams, aspirations, hopes for the future, and a reality that may not involve soccer.

by Jadyn Hsieh-Bailey

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August 02, 2025 /Dan Vaughn
USL League Two, coverage
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Kicking Back: The History of Ft Lauderdale Strikers - Part Two, The Managers

July 25, 2025 by Joshua Duder

Author Stephen Brandt joins Protagonist to perform club-by-club retrospective of the original NASL. In Part Two, we explore the several managers of Ft Lauderdale Strikers during their NASL tenure. 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

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July 25, 2025 /Joshua Duder
USL, coverage, USL League One, Matt Poland, FC Naples
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