Protagonist Soccer

⁉️Who Are Ya!? ▪️ Chicago Nation FC, who operate in the UPSL, love competing at the highest level they can and annually test themselves in USOC qualifying. Owner Garrett Hayward gives us the rundown on operations and aspirations www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...

📚 Bibliophile alert! As a massive fan of history, books, and the @bundesliga-en.bsky.social it was a privilege to speak with Uli, who has done so much to bring the story of German football to English-speaking audiences. 🎙️ open.spotify.com/episode/5HYE...

🎙️ This week on @soccerromantics.bsky.social Josh is joined by renowned German Football Journalist, Ulrich Hesse - Managing Editor of German Football Magazine @11freunde.de and author of numerous articles football history books ▪️ They discuss being a lifelong BVB supporter and Rock & Roll journalism!

🎥 Roll Fog: Independent Soccer Meets Independent Filmmaking 🌁 SF fútbol documentary, Roll Fog, releases its first teaser trailer about the oldest supporter-owned soccer team in the US, @sfcityfc.com and their displacement from longtime home, Kezar Stadium www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/ind...

NEW: The US Open Cup is back in familiar territory, with St. Louis City outlasting Columbus to give the city its 11th title as its seventh champion. Scruffy play in a scoreless 120’, with Daniel Edelman and Ben Lundt the shootout heroes. Yoann Damet laughs last: www.theguardian.com/football/202...

⭐️ In the midst of an unbeaten streak, and after a season of uncertainty in their home field situation, @oaklandroots.bsky.social say goodbye to soccer in “The Coli.” ▪️ Photographer Leonardo del Toro made it to the Oakland Coliseum for the final event www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/roo...

▪️Do Not Be Misled by Imitators: The History of Pants Store FC ▪️Freelance writer and St Louis native, @tthomaswrites.bsky.social takes us back in time when Harry Ratican was the king of the St Louis Soccer Scene and Pants upturned the apple cart www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/do-...

🔶 ICYMI: The middle point of the USL Super League Fall Season and @jhowardfusco.bsky.social & @danvaughn.bsky.social are back to break down all the action from week 9, plus a discussion of the standings and what teams need to get hustling if they plan on playoffs! open.spotify.com/episode/51gi...

⁉️ Who Are Ya!: Manu Ledesma Academy (UPSL) ▪️This week we go to Ohio to learn all about Manu Ledesma Academy and focus a little on their adult end of the funnel, as they are participating in the UPSL’s Fall/Winter schedule this year www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...

👕 Our Vital Vintage shirt, made by @oliveyork.bsky.social and worn by BOHFS in the @opencup.ussoccer.com!! 🛒 There are still a few left (S/M/XL) and the come with stickers and a unique tobacco card www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/vital-v...

Pushed the pre-order on the site this morning! Grab a 2027 kit today! www.mountainstoseafc.com/store/p/2027...

✈️ From California to Clapton: The Story of the latest NY International GK Kit 👕 The goalkeeper for @nyintfc.bsky.social from California designed the club’s new goalkeeper ahead of the its international trip to England to play @claptoncfc.co.uk www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/fro...

🤘🏿 Be Metal AF… but also a little cozy this winter with our Heavy Metal Soccer Scarf! Designed by @calyxworks.com and in collaboration with Viral Tyrant we declare Death to False Soccer! ▪️A very limited run is in production, when they’re gone… they’re gone. www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/in-prod...

▪️USL League One Rivalries: NY Cosmos vs Westchester SC ▪️The USL League One regular season has just a few weeks left - Cosmos and Westchester SC had one more fixture between them and photographer Nico Sirianni was there to capture the rivalry game. www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/usl...

⁉️ Who Are Ya!: San Francisco City FC (USL League 2 / SFSFL) 🌁 This week we get to know @sfcityfc.com , a majority supporter-owned model of sustainability, who just finished off their best ever season in USL League 2 and are getting ready for next year’s USOC www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...

🌁 Check out this great documentary project Roll Fog by filmaker Daniel Diaz. 🏟️ SF is home to @sfcityfc.com , El Farolito SC, SF Nighthawks and a hundred more grassroots clubs. 🎥 This doc spotlights the relationship between club, supporters, and stadium. youtu.be/-hGQ1-8JH8M?...

🗽 Gotham FC Hunting the NWSL Shield ▪️ After a draw at home last weekend, Gotham FC can still earn their first NWSL Shield, but will miss out on breaking KC Current’s points total from last year. ✈️ With three games left, next up, Gotham go away to San Diego www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/got...

▪️We went and created our own retro tobacco card set for @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social 📦 Select cards will ship out with specific products. The Screw card will ship with the shirts… Stephen Negoesco will ship with the SF Zine. 🔥 Could not get done w/o @calyxworks.com & @dancreel.com

▪️Kicking Back: The History of the Atlanta Chiefs - Part Four, The End. ▪️Soccer Historian, Stephen Brandt, returns to Protagonist to wrap up the history of the Atlanta Chiefs. Former Chiefs and Generals photographer, David Berry, shares rare photos of the era www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/kic...

🏆 2027 USOC Qualifying, Second Round: Extra Time Decider at Lions in Chicago ▪️Two of Chicago’s annual contestants in US Open Cup Qualifying, Chicago House AC and Ethos United, went toe-to-toe in a fight for the next round. 📸 Photos by Jacob Darner www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/ext...

⁉️ Who Are Ya!: Kope FC (San Francisco Soccer Football League) 🟩 The history of the San Francisco Soccer League runs deep, but so do their divisions, with old and new clubs alike. Founded recently, Kopê FC, play in the First Division of the SFSFL www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...

SO MUCH OPEN CUP! The 2027 US Open Cup Second Qualifying Round kicks off today with 32 games. Its #USOC2027 all day, across the country, including teams from 13 states. PREVIEW, with stream links (when available): thecup.us/2026/10/03/2... (Graphics by @franklan.bsky.social)

📚 UPDATE: This will be the *FINAL* shout for preordering the SF Issue. 👨🏻‍💻 All updates are in. Final editing this weekend. Finally goes to print ASAP. 📦 Once they are here, they’ll get packed up with stickers and a unique retro tobacco card then sent to you! www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/pre-ord...

👕 Update: There was a shipping mix up and the St Louis Screw shirts *should* arrive to us on Monday. 📦 They will be packed up and shipped with their custom stickers and tobacco cards then shipped out on Tuesday. 🙏 We’ve read and responded to your emails & DMs! Thank you so much for your patience.

⭐️ USL-Championship: Roots Go Beast Mode, Win 3-0 ▪️The Oakland Roots got off to an early 2-0 lead over Phoenix Rising and sealed the night with a treat for the fans. 📸 by Leonardo Del Toro ⌨️ by @joshuaduder.bsky.social www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/roo...

⭐️ USL-Championship: Miami Grab 3 Vital Points in Indy, Winning 2-0 📸 by Kevin Cruz ⌨️ by @brettmullenix.bsky.social ▪️Fighting for their playoff hopes, Miami FC grabbed all 3 points against a depleted Indy Eleven side. www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/mia...

"An independent Commission has found Manchester City FC guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules over a nine-season period, and the majority of charges in relation to its failure to co-operate with the League’s investigation."

Who Are Ya!: The Mad Dog Lassies (Golden Gate Women's Soccer League) Every week we’re looking for clubs at every level and league of soccer in the US and this week we present The Mad Dog Lassies. Emma Maloney responded to our inquiry and answered our call www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...

🌁 ICYMI: Club Atletico de San Francisco of the SFSFL was our Who Are Ya!? Club of the week. www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...

🎙️This week on @soccerromantics.bsky.social ⚽️ @danvaughn.bsky.social is joined by @lesleyryder.bsky.social a writer, podcaster, and a social media creator that focuses on the women’s professional game, specifically the NWSL and her hometown Chicago Red Stars. open.spotify.com/episode/1eYu...

🎙️ USL Super League superstar Jasmin Hamid joins @danvaughn.bsky.social & @jhowardfusco.bsky.social on Super Show to talk about her move to Dallas Trinity and early success this season. 🔶 Plus a full review of week 6 matches and how they impact the playoff picture. open.spotify.com/episode/3b0w...

🐈‍⬛ Get ready for Spooky SZN! Limited quantities of our Black Cats of New Bedford kits remain and are $15 off! www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/vital-v...

Help us cover 2027 US Open Cup Qualifying next weekend out west, its easy and paid (small). Sat, Oct. 3 * Napa, CA * San Francisco, CA (x2) * San Ramon, CA * Laguna Niguel, CA * Livermore, CA * Antioch, CA * Las Vegas, NV * San Clemente, CA * San Diego, CA #USOC2027

⭐️ USL-Championship: Oakland Outlast Indy, winning 1-0 ▪️ Tired legs, injuries, and a vibe that just wasn’t in Indy’s favor - the Boys in Blue lose 1-0 at home to Oakland Roots. Iron-man Cam Lindley picked up an injury, as well of others throughout the night www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/oak...

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▪️Kicking Back: The History of Ft Lauderdale Strikers - Epilogue - Minnesota ▪️ In an epilogue of his look into the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers, author @stephencbrandt.bsky.social briefly traces their move to Minnesota and their final years as a club www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/kic...

🌲 Timbers Drop Points at Home: Portland Timbers 0, Atlanta United 1 ▪️ATL score first then shut down shop - Photographer Jay Ortiz was on assignment for Protagonist Soccer and got the night in photos www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/tim...

🎙️ This week on @soccerromantics.bsky.social ⚽️ @danvaughn.bsky.social is joined by @lesleyryder.bsky.social, a writer, podcaster, and a social media creator that focuses on the women’s professional game, specifically the NWSL and her hometown Chicago Red Stars.

🎙️Today I get to interview Coach Lee Nguyen of Dallas Trinity for @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social ‘s @soccerromantics.bsky.social ⚽️ One of my all time favorite MLS players, and even has USMNT caps. ♥️ We’ll catch up on the USL Super League season and ask how he fell in love with soccer.

⁉️ Who Are Ya!: Club Atletico de San Francisco (SFSFL) 🌁 Built to represent the city at the grassroots level, Eli Jimenez, owner of Club Atletico de San Francisco opens up about where the club gets its identity from, how they recruit locally, and cover costs. www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...

▪️NOSL Acquired by Ohio-Based Clubs' Ownership Group ▪️New ownership group to build upon NOSL’s strong foundation while investing in growth, professionalism and opportunities for players, coaches and sports business professionals across Ohio www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/nos...

🔶 @joshuaduder.bsky.social is back in for @danvaughn.bsky.social to join @jhowardfusco.bsky.social as they break down the action in the Gainbridge Super League 🔸 Plenty to talk about as the the Fall season flies by and we head into Week 5 of the Sprint Season open.spotify.com/episode/3mKG...

⭐️ USL-Championship: Indy dominate Brooklyn FC winning 4-0 ▪️It was Counter Attack FC from the Boys in Blue on Tuesday Night, running circles all-around the Brooklyn defense. ⌨️ @brettmullenix.bsky.social tells us the story 📸 Kevin Cruz provides the pictures. www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/ind...