ICYMI: “Legends of St Louis” will be the theme for Issue Three of the Zine. ▪️Cover by Gonz Jove ▪️Articles by: • Dave Lange • Dan Creel • Tom Franklin • Tim Thomas & • Justin Horneker Pre-order now to help us cover associated costs and to guarantee a copy! www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/rdli1h4...

🟧 On the cusp of the international window, the Super Show team break down all the action from last weekend, then peak forward to this weekend and the next! It's the perfect pre-weekend snack! open.spotify.com/episode/5UDd...

🎙️ In Episode 10 of MWPL Insiders, we chat with Shannon Seymour, Manager of Chicago House. We discuss his soccer journey, how he has grown as manager of Chicago House since his appointment in 2024, and his personal goals as a manager… open.spotify.com/episode/0SOL...

An absolute must-have for any St. Louis soccer fan, this St. Louis focused issue features friends Dave Lange, Tom Franklin (@soccerzombie.com), Ty Keough, Tim Thomas (@tthomaswrites.bsky.social) and more, and features cover art by Gonz Jove (who painted the All For City mural downtown).

📚 The Protagonist Zine - Issue Two, “Songs of the Southwest” goes to print this week and it’s not too late to grab a copy! 🌵 From The Rio Grande Valley to Tucson; from ABQ to El Paso, we have soccer stories from the SW www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/rdli1h4...

Vermont Green FC vs Portland Hearts of Pine in the U.S. Open Cup First Round is sold out. The lottery for this match had 10,817 ticket requests.

Join us tomorrow night at 9pm EST on YouTube for Episode 4 of our USL Kit ratings show! We will look at LIPAFC Rivals @loucity.com and @indyeleven.bsky.social as to how they will look in 2026. After that we will head down to Corpus Christi for some sharks 🦈 Should be a good one!

⁉️ Who Are Ya!: Santafé Wanderers (USL League Two) ▪️Founded in 1995 by Hispanic/Latino immigrants, they enter their 31st year! We reached out to refresh our memories and let our newer followers know about one of the oldest soccer clubs in Kansas City www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...

The weekend, the disparity of treatment for women athletes was on full display. It's not the first time a women's national team is disrespected, but we need to work to make it the last. @danvaughn.bsky.social shares his thoughts on the bad behavior of men. www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/hoc...

Griffin Garnett has completed a USL League One record transfer to Ferencvárosi TC. From River City to Europe — a massive moment for the player and for Richmond. #UpTheKickers #USLLeagueOne www.rivercity93.com/blog/the-fut... 📷: @rivercityredarmy.bsky.social/ @richmondkickers.bsky.social

🦑 Alex Ashton, @leagueoneupdater.com, joins us to look around USL League One then focus on the changes implemented at Richmond Kickers ahead of their 2026 campaign. *This was recorded prior to the news about Tormenta was released open.spotify.com/episode/4MhG...

▪️Guillermo Amor Opens up to Protagonist Soccer ▪️Himself a La Masia academy graduate, Guillermo Amor, who learned from the legendary Johan Cruyff, opens up to Protagonist Soccer, in an exclusive interview with Zach Lowy of Breaking the Lines. www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/gui...

▪️Those Things Were Fun and Fun is Good ▪️Both the club & league confirmed that Tormenta FC would not be fielding a pro team in 26. ▪️There were ops written with venom but @lukermartin.bsky.social offers up the facts with some sense of what was actually lost www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/tho...

Story updated with USLPA statement.

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▪️Farewell For Now: Tormenta FC Will Not Field a Team in 2026 ▪️News broke Saturday morning that Tormenta FC were going on hiatus - the former USLL1 & USLW Champions will have both squads removed from their respective league schedules. by Alex Ashton www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/far...

NY Cosmos upcoming friendly is against FC Motown. NY International‘s upcoming friendly is with Clapton Community FC. There are levels to this. @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social @nysoccertimes.com

Better late than never! The Super Show has a new episode out tonight! Super league chatter and pet feeding tips from @toeswiggle.bsky.social ! open.spotify.com/episode/7aDv...

🐤 Do you LOVE Birds & Soccer!? Consider helping these bird-brained soccer teams give back to their community. 🫱🏽‍🫲🏼 We will donate 100% profit from every set sold to charity. Febre Amarela FC have chosen www.bostonfitnessfund.com Check out our patch sets here: www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/birds-o...

🦑 USL League One is weeks away from kicking off a fresh season. We get our preview coverage started today by having a conversation with Rob Chappell of @608soccer.bsky.social ▪️Join OLUTC as we get stuck into some Forward Madison chat and go Full Mingo open.spotify.com/episode/4gDV...

We're thrilled to announce that Brett Mullenix (@brettmullenix.bsky.social) will be joining the Protagonist team as one of our staff writers. Brett has been contributing to our work for some time, but we're happy to announce it formally. If you'd like to help do what we do, reach out via DM!

⁉️Who Are Ya!: El Pueblo FC ▪️A great little club, rising in Texas - literally a group of friends who lived in or near the same apartment complex in Dallas. One of the founders took the time to let us know their story, so far www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...

▪️Slow and Steady Wins the Race ▪️Jason Shokalook is entering his prime and discusses the path he took to get here with Zach Lowy of Between the Lines for an exclusive interview with Protagonist Soccer. by Zach Lowy of @breakingthelines.com www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/slo...

👕 “Hall of Famer Pat McBride's St. Louis Stars jersey was among the featured items at a "Soccer City" exhibition staged by the Missouri History Museum in 2023.” 🫨 Wait till folks see what we’ve cooked up with @oliveandyork.com 🗓️ Pre-order starts next week!

🎙️ On a special Protagonist Podcast, @joshuaduder.bsky.social sits down with legendary soccer journalist @kkfla737.bsky.social to discuss the state of the USL, the labor impasse, and what has to be done to make the move to D1 a successful one open.spotify.com/episode/5kA8...

🟧 We're back with a full recap of all the USL Super League matches, breaking down trajectories and what's next for the playoff contenders! 🎙️ open.spotify.com/episode/4bIv...

🏜️ The Protagonist Zine, Issue Two “Songs of the Southwest” pre-order update! 🌵 All material has been submitted to the design director and after layout is complete, it goes to print! 🧡 Thanks for your patience and if you haven’t ordered a copy, please do! www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/rdli1h4...

▪️Josh says Bollocks to the contraction of #USOC26 for the FIFA WC! You should be EXPANDING the tournament to bring affordable soccer/futbol to everyone who’s been priced out or who does not support the WC’s political endeavor.

💻 ICYMI: The Protagonist Show (TPS) s1.e21 ▪️ @joshuaduder.bsky.social & @danvaughn.bsky.social are back with a handful of topics to discuss including: • USL Realignment • USWNT Friendlies • USOC Round One Matchups Plus a pile of other things! youtu.be/qAu8llyBCv4?...

✈️ I’ll be flying into Newark, 🚙 driving up to Paterson with @jhowardfusco.bsky.social to see what burgers or beers we can find. 🎥 Then filming the march to the match and experience the Cosmos. 🗽Head into NY to volunteer with EV♥️s and eat at River Crest.., ❓Who’s with us?

✈️ Confirmed: Away Days, Season 2. 🎬 Ep 1 will be NY/NJ to see the return of @nycosmos.bsky.social, see local club @nyintfc.bsky.social in action, and spend time in the communities. 🍕 Who’s got the greatest slice? ☕️ Where do we grab a cappuccino? 🏨 Where do we sleep?

🟧 @toeswiggle.bsky.social 's 2025 Fall Season Super Eleven: ▪️The Gainbridge Super League 25/26 season brought a new team and players into the league. There have been many surprises with players wanting to leave their mark. www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/202...

🟧 Only one thing could bring Danielle back from her epic Euro travels: Super League action! 🎙️Dan and John join in to talk about the break, the first week of matches, and all the movement of players between clubs open.spotify.com/episode/4XQA...

⁉️Who Are Ya!: New Northerners FC (RATS) ▪️Homegrown in the Pacific Northwest, New Northerners FC ply their trade in the RATS (Recreational Adult Team Soccer) league of Seattle. We reached out for more information and they were happy to reply www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...

Brand new episode of The Protagonist Show out on Youtube and Spotify tonight! youtu.be/qAu8llyBCv4?...

🦑 @joshuaduder.bsky.social kicks off a fresh season of the show with Bill Taylor, part of the leadership team at expansion side Athletic Club Boise. 🎙️Bill shares his background and all the work going into the launch of their new club #OLUTC open.spotify.com/episode/2xzd...

☘️ Checking our inventory and there is only one Cleveland Shamrocks shirt by Icarus left in SMALL then it is gone forever - buy it today and I’ll load up the poly mailer with extra swag! www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/vital-v...

🎙️ In this episode of MWPL Insiders, Justin speaks with Alen Bradaric, owner of BOHFS of St. Louis. The two talk about the formation of BOHFS, its ode to Bosnian heritage, its journey in the US Open Cup, and more! open.spotify.com/episode/4XHp...

✈️ Confirmed: Away Days, Season 2. 🎬 Ep 2 will be Portland, Or to catch @portlandbangers.bsky.social , @cherrybombsfc.bsky.social , Deportivo Rose City & St Johns FC… 🍻 Where should we drink? Where should we eat?

Oh. Oh my.

⁉️Who Are Ya!: West Texas FC (USL League Two) ▪️As we continue to get to know soccer in Texas, we are happy to share West Texas FC with you and as they would tell you, “West Texas is the Best Texas.” www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...

Just visited with Liam and his father at Dilley detention center. I demanded his release and told him how much his family, his school, and our country loves him and is praying for him.

⁉️ Who Are Ya!: Cleveland United FC (UPSL) ▪️Cleveland has a new member of their community! We spoke with co-founder and primary owner, Albert Murza about new side Cleveland United FC and how they’re set to join UPSL and earn their way to the top www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...

🎙️ICYMI: It's the return of the MWPL Insiders and we've got special guests to help reboot the show! Tyler and Henrique from Goshen City FC join the podcast to discuss their club and path in the beautiful game open.spotify.com/episode/20XK...

▪️Brian Dunseth Opens Up About His Career to Protagonist Soccer ▪️Breaking the Lines’ Zach Lowy sits down with soccer pundit, and former MLS player, Brian Dunseth to share the story of his soccer career, so far www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/bri...

🗝️Name The Player: 01/23/26 Weekly Key ▪️For a few months we’ve been putting slides out on the socials asking you, our readers, to name the player based on the clubs she or he has played for. But we never really provided the correct answers… while, now we are! www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/nam...

As announced last night live on KitSZN - we are starting a KitSZN "Garage Sale" to benefit the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota. We will be selling kits, merch, gear whatever we have on us. With 100% of the proceeds going to ILCM. Follow the thread below to figure out how to participate:

🫵 Can YOU name the player? Level: Legendary!

🫵 Can YOU name the player? Level: Legendary!

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