PRE SALE: The Protagonist Soccer Zine: Issue Two, "Songs of the Southwest."
PRE SALE: The Protagonist Soccer Zine: Issue Two, "Songs of the Southwest."
Issue One was such a hit, we decided to make issue two of The Protagonist Zine. This time we’re hitting the dusty trails and headed to the beautiful states of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona to bring you the “Soccer Songs of the Southwest.”
Your Pre-Order will help us pay the print costs, give cash back to the artists and writers who donated their time and work, and put funds in the bank to help prepare for issue number three. Priced at just $8 + Shipping, 100% of the funds will be used to pay for the process.
In the magazine are articles and interviews by:
Dan Vaughn: Founder and Editor of Protagonist Soccer, writer for US Open Cup & Soccer America
He has a conversation with Madison Hammond of Angel City FC, while she shares her experiences growing in the San Felipe Pueblo and as the first indigenous person to play professionally in the NWSL.
We also get an interview with local artist Patrick Gabaldon, who share the meaning of his art, the beauty of where he lives, and the connection to soccer in El Paso.
John Morrissey: Writer for Back-Heeled and Podcaster with The USL Show
Introduces us to the Gunslingers of the Southwest with a statistical comparison of some of the best players to ever do it for the USL in the region.
Stephen Brandt: Author of numerous soccer books, contributing writer for Protagonist and podcaster
Walks us through the wild history of soccer in Albuquerque in the last couple decades of the 20th Century.
Danielle Gawronski: Writer and podcaster for Protagonist Soccer
Shares the story of the Copa Tejas, from conception to three trophy enterprise recognizing soccer in the first division, second division, and more…
Also, there is artwork by:
Cover by Patrick Gabaldon
Christin Apodaca
SABA
Layout and design by Richard Miller of Calyx Design
Non-Profit organizations who will benefit by the sharing of their mission and contact information:
Black Diamonds
Street Soccer USA
And soccer businesses run by the good guys:
Calyx Design
Global Scarves
Olive & York
Kickoff Coffee
Uno Zero Cleats
and Football Stadium Prints
The Protagonist Soccer Zine is an homage to the Zines of the 1980s and 90s - when soccer updates were printed on old Xerox machines and disseminated on the streets. While our Zine will be approximately the same size (5.5”x8.8”) it is of a much nicer quality and packed with full color illustrations, photos, and original written pieces.
The second issue is dedicated to soccer in the beauty and splendor of the Southwestern States! From the growing up in the Pueblo, to expressing artwork and passion in El Paso, and participating in cross-league competition all across Texas - we can’t cover all of the stories and clubs in New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas but we hope the quality of work stands out.
Issue Three of The Protagonist Soccer Zine is already being organized and will celebrate the soccer pedigree of St Louis, the with soccer stories from the Gateway City and surrounding communities. Who knows where this goes, but help us get it started with Pre-Order of The Protagonist Soccer Zine Issue Two!