Thoughts on Grant's Passing (Revisited)
Dan offers his perspective on the death of Grant Wahl and the legacy of the best American soccer journalist.
Read MorePlanting the Seeds (Revisited)
Being a fan in soccer is more than just the drums, the chants, and the smoke. It’s about connecting to a club at a personal level and making it a part of who you are as a person. For Dan “Wheaties” Garrett that club is Livonia City FC of the Midwest Premier League. And though he may be a one person supporter group for now, he’s in it for the long haul.
by Rich Schenck
Read MoreBlack Creator Spotlight: El Johnson (Revisited)
El Johnson, co-founder of 2cents FC and Forty-One , has been a trailblazer in thinking beyond a single podcast or website. Instead, he’s revolutionized the Black soccer content space through bigger thinking, seeking to build out a space for his work and the work of others to shine. His focus, building a table for himself and plenty of space for company.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreAn Immigrant's Dream Realized (Revisited)
When Shashi Vaswani came to Laredo, Texas, he brought his passion for business and his love for soccer. Now almost 40 years later, he’s built a stadium that is the best in its class and a jewel on the border. PEG Energy Stadium is one of the finest amateur stadiums in the country and the new home of the Laredo Heat.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreKicking Back: The History of The Philadelphia Fury - Part Two
Author of multiple soccer books and articles, Stephen Brandt continues his journey through NASL history for Protagonist Soccer. In this set of retrospective articles, we explore the brief history of the Philadelphia Fury and this is part two.
by Stephen Brandt
Read MoreRenato Paiva Opens Up to Protagonist Soccer
Breaking the Lines’ Zach Lowy has a candid conversation with the Portuguese coach, Renato Paiva, about growing up under dictatorship, becoming a coach with Benfica, and managing futbol sides in South America.
by Zach Lowy
Read MoreWho Are Ya!: Lubbock Matadors (USL L2)
There are thousands of soccer teams in the US league system and we love finding clubs and getting to know them - then sharing that with you! A team we’ve been hoping to share for quite a while is the Lubbock Matadors.
by Josh Duder
Read More2025 Club of the Year Nomination: One Knoxville
In year four of the One Knoxville project, the team delivered Tennessee a USL League One Championship. The domination extended through the regular season and into the playoffs, One Knoxville was the best team in the league. The success is all part of a development plan and should come as no surprise to anyone.
by Dan Vaughn
Read More2025 Club of the Year Nomination: Edgewater Castle
Watching Edgewater Castle grow into a national powerhouse is the sort of thing that makes covering lower league soccer rewarding. In 2025, the women’s program delivered a state title and the UWS National Championship to their fans in Chicago.
by Dan Vaughn
Read More2025 Club of the Year Nomination: Vermont Green
Vermont Green, the darlings of lower league soccer. The team so sweet, it’s impossible to hate them. Another spectacular year of growth, but this time with a national crown to top it off.
by Dan Vaughn
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