Lower Tier Soccer | Top Tier Coverage
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Slowly growing from the grassroots and up - TLH Reckoning is fortunate to have been founded by Dr Ashlee Fontes, someone well-known for her understanding of soccer as well as the business of sport. The club is partnering with local business, and working to invest in the community as much as the community can invest in them to put multiple pre-professional squads, as well as academy teams, on the pitch.
by Josh Duder
Read MoreFrom child refugee to NCAA National Champion; PDL up-and-comer to MLS veteran; Michael Lahoud has plied his trade at every level of soccer available in the United States and even earned a few national caps for his country of origin, Sierra Leone. Michael opens up to Zach Lowy of Breaking the Lines, who has chosen to share his story with Protagonist Soccer.
by Zach Lowy
Read MoreBela Lugosi, immigrated to the United States and brought with him a love for continental soccer. He organized an Hungarian immigrant team in Southern California and was so involved in the sport that the cup match between the top teams in Southern and Northern California bore his name.
By Joshua Duder
Read MoreThis week we get to hear about a two-pronged organization bringing stabilization to the club soccer scene in Rochester, NY. The growth and intentionality of Flower City Union and 1872 is admirable and well worth your time in reading this week’s Who Are Ya!?
by Josh Duder
Read MoreIn an exclusive interview for Protagonist Soccer, Zach Lowy of Breaking The Lines, and contributing writer to FourFourTwo, The Guardian, and The Independent, chats with Assistant Coach, Jeyhan Bhindi, of Union Omaha. Los Buhos, the 2024 Players Shield Champions of USL League One are headed into the playoffs again, and Zach gets us a behind the scenes conversation.
by Zach Lowy
Read MoreUSL League One’s regular season ends this weekend and there’s still a lot up in the air: one last playoff spot, home field advantage, and the Player’s Shield. We take a look at the matchups, all on Saturday, which will wrap up the year and make the playoff picture crystal clear.
by Josh Duder
Read MoreSomething old is new again - Febre Amarela is a family affair, founded by a father and re-established by a son. The “Yellow Fever” is currently top of the table in the BSSL Division 4, where they have to start out as a new side, but they are looking for promotion and growth! Read on to get to know more about this great small club from Massachusetts, give them a follow on the socials, and cheer them on as they move up the levels.
Read MoreThe UPSL is launching a new cup competition in the state of California in 2026. With $10,000 on the line, amateur soccer clubs in the Golden State will be excited to participate.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreStarted as a grassroots community-based soccer club, Rochester FC has grown to serve the children, men, and women of their corner of Minnesota. Their bright and colorful badge stands out nearly as much as their talented players and when we wanted to know more, co-founder Midhat Mujic was happy to answer our questions.
Read MoreA summary of the trademark registrations of Scott Michaels and his various related organizations doesn’t tell the entire story related to the lawsuits he is involved with. But, it provides some context as to why the current situation is what it is.
by Dan Creel
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