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USL League Two amateurs hosted Liga MX giants Club Santos Laguna in an international friendly. The six-time LMX champions are making Maryland their US base for future operations and regional clubs look to benefit. Photographer Shawn Payne was on assignment for Protagonist Soccer.
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreAuthor and Soccer Historian, Stephen Brandt, returns to Protagonist to share the second installment of the story of the NASL Atlanta Chiefs.
by Stephen Brandt
Read MoreMWPL newcomers, FC Kirkwood, are building a presence in their community through passion and accessibility. The family-friendly side wanted to provide opportunity to play the sport and has reasonable plans for the future. Find out more!
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreThe Glens won’t make the WPSL Playoffs this year - they’ll go into their final game at home this weekend at peace with that. However, they have a chance to really shake up the playoff picture with a win against rivals SF Nighthawks.
by Josh Duder
Read MoreWe catch up with one half of the best broadcasting duo in the country - While we’re sad we missed out on a dual language podcast, we’re excited to bring a you a fun conversation about… soccer with a guy who talks about soccer, SF City FC’s own Jackie Lowery.
by Josh Duder
Read MoreWhat started as just a training group has turned into the most prominent amateur women’s team in Mid-Missouri. This week’s Who Are Ya!? takes a look at the Missouri Reign, the sister club to AFC Columbia, who ply their trade in the WPSL.
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreFrom refreshing twists on traditional looks, to class - this group has a really fun mixture of kits. Ghana has the best set of the group, but you can't go wrong with any of these really.
by Brett Mullenix
Read MoreAs the first week of the 2026 World Cup comes to an end, Brett takes a look at the penultimate group of kits, group K, to tell us how they stack up.
by Brett Mullenix
Read MoreAnother great Group kitwise. Argentina produces another classic, while Algeria and Austria go simple. Jordan may be slept in (kitwise) in this very competitive Group.
by Brett Mullenix
Read MoreAside from Iraq, there is great debate on which team looks the best. 2 10/10's and several more 7+ scores. I can't decide which set of kits I prefer!
by Brett Mullenix
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