Circle the Date: USL League One, 2026 Season

March 25, 2026 by Joshua Duder

USL League One is back for another season of professional soccer! The division three league featured a ton of great matchups last season and 2026 is sure to feature more of the same - contributors from Walkin90, 608 Soccer, League One Updater, the Spokane Soccer Show, RBLR Sports, Ranting Blue Penguin, North American Soccer Reporters, Hudson River Blue and our very own One League Under the C weighed in on the games they are hyped to watch this year - according to them, here are 16 games you MUST NOT MISS. Circle the date!

Who Are Ya!: Forest Park Rangers (MWPL)

March 23, 2026 by Joshua Duder

Forest Park Rangers FC have announced their arrival onto the St Louis soccer scene as well as into the Midwest Premier League. Founded by soccer fans, for soccer fans, FPRFC aim to keep support and membership at a reasonable cost and to represent St Louis while honoring the legacy of soccer in the Gateway City.

by Josh Duder

El Farolito Fallout

March 20, 2026 by Dan Vaughn

After a thrilling first round of the US Open Cup, questions remain regarding the finish of the match between El Farolito and Sacramento Republic. While the score is final, the fallout has yet to finish.

by Dan Vaughn

With Their Hearts on Their Sleeves

March 17, 2026 by Dan Vaughn

With year one under their belt, Hearts of Pine are poised to continue to grow in year two. Gabe Hoffman-Johnson discusses the club’s first year, the offseason, and what’s next for the little USL League One club from Portland, Maine.

by Dan Vaughn

Circle the Date: 2026 US Open Cup - Round One Proper

March 17, 2026 by Joshua Duder

Protagonist Soccer joins the US Open Cup Soccer Sickos with a series of match previews of the First Round Proper clashes. Be sure to check in each day for more as our contributors add in more material all week.

Edited by Joshua Duder

The Soccer Zombie Rises: In the Head of of Tom Franklin

March 10, 2026 by Joshua Duder

Local media coverage of soccer is shrinking at a time when soccer is expanding into new markets and cities faster than ever before. Former broadcaster, and current MLS diehard, found there’s a similar passion and love for community in the cities and towns which make up the divisions of soccer below.

by Tim Thomas

Brett's Indiana Soccer Update: March '26

March 04, 2026 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 an update on the schedule for the USL W Squad.

by Brett Mullenix

Kicking Back: Whips, Darts, & Dips - DC Soccer in the 60s & 70s

March 03, 2026 by Joshua Duder

Kicking Back: Whips, Darts, & Dips - The Story of Soccer in the District

by Stephen Brandt

Who Are Ya!: Waco Soccer Club (Unaligned)

March 02, 2026 by Joshua Duder

Two weeks ago, Waco SC hinted at a return; just last week, they showed off their brand new badge. Years ago we shared a similar article about the the club, but its high time we got a refresher course. When we reached out for some answers, Executive Director, Jarrod Barton, was happy to catch us up.

by Josh Duder

The More Things Stay the Same

February 25, 2026 by Dan Vaughn

As the women’s hockey team returns with Olympic gold, it must also face the disrespect of the nation’s leadership and the tacit disrespect of their male counterparts. It’s a story that is mirrored in soccer and the state of play must change.

by Dan Vaughn