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Website and Podcast Channel dedicated to lower league soccer in the United States.
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👕 We have teamed up with
@oliveandyork.com
and artist Matthew Pinchback, to make these official Henny Derby shirts available. 🦘Both
@rivercity93.bsky.social
&
@kylecarr.bsky.social
have given permission and were a part of the process. 🦩 All proceeds will be donated.
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The Henny Derby Community Charity Shirt
The Henny Derby is one of the most authentic soccer rivalries in the United States - created by Black soccer content creators, Elliot Barr from Richmond, VA and Kyle Carr from Madison, WI. It recogniz...
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Kit SZN
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Alright y'all, it is time for the yearly black Friday sales thread! Following along for any and all sales across the USL for Black Friday 🧵
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Annapolis Blues FC SHOP — Annapolis Blues FC
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The USL Show
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Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! What is something USL related that you’re thankful for?
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Any of you having sales?
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🖤 BLACK FRIDAY SUPPORT LOCAL 🖤 Hey! Do you run a club, love a club, addicted to soccer swag? 🖤 Reply or quote your club and a link to their web store to create a chain of Black Friday Sales support!
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Tell
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what your shirt of the year is or this thing wins.
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🗓️ The 2025 soccer year is coming to a close, please use the link below to tell us what your favorite shirt was? Who is the greatest supporter in the land? What was the very best game of the year?
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With Dan sidelined for this episode, John and Danielle prove they don't need no help and crush this week in the USL Super League.
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The Super Show - "Salty, Not Like the Ocean"
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🦅 America’s Greatest s2.e6
@danvaughn.bsky.social
&
@jhowardfusco.bsky.social
get to sit down with
#USMNT
legend Marcelo Balboa to discuss US vs Brazil in the 1994 World Cup
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⚽️ Its been a long wait but indoor soccer is finally back and it all kicks off the day after Thanksgiving! We’ll take a quick whip around MASL as it gets set to start on Black Friday and give you an update to the Ron Newman Cup Playoffs Format
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Minneapolis City SC
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We're clearing out the ol' City Warehouse which means we've got 50% off on a ton of items. Like the ones in the image below. But that's not all, so click the link and get yourself a deal! Shop:
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⛰️Who Are Ya!: Mountains to Sea FC - Outdoor to indoor;
@mtn2seafc.bsky.social
takes us on a journey through the terrain of building a self-sustaining grassroots club and some of the tougher choices along the way to ensure its stability
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US Open Cup News
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#USOC2026
4th Qualifying Round: Denton Diablos FC (TX) hosts ASC New Stars (TX) on "Win & You're In" weekend for a 2026
#USOpenCup
spot! Kickoff at the top of the hour from Mean Green Soccer Stadium in Denton, TX. || NO LIVESTREAM AT THIS TIME
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Zac
7 days ago
Okay, who haven't I talked to on this pod and who is interested? Tag your SG with a good story to tell. We'll get rolling on setting up calls
@coffeefirm.bsky.social
@uproarnc.com
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
@nextpronews.bsky.social
@theuslshow.bsky.social
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New episode of The Protagonist Show just in time for
@kaylorhodges.bsky.social
to listen to while he drives to Tulsa. Topics: NWSL salary cap World Cup Issues USL Championship Final All that and much, much more!
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The Protagonist Show - S1.E19 - 99 World Cup Problems
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2yxN4gf8j5PMU0BEeAWPqw?si=Mktf9XD5RvWfNd1avIeS4Q
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Brett Mullenix
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The first issue was amazing and so glad to have mine, you do NOT want to miss out on this. The content is amazing and the stories that deserve attention are getting it in this. Highly recommend!
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🏜️Soccer in the Southwest… pre-sales for Issue Two are open! 🌵Art by Gabaldon, SABA, and Apodaca. 🌵Articles by Vaughn, Brandt, Gawronski, and Morrissey 🔥Issue One SOLD OUT - do not miss out on issue two!
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▪️From his days on Football Italia to presenting the Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall, “AC Jimbo” has worked on a wide variety of projects and tells us a little bit about those experiences
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🫵 Can YOU name the player? Settings… KINDA EASY
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NY International FC
11 days ago
Much appreciation to Shane O’Brien and Ramy Mahmoud of QNS for this incredible article highlighting the positive impact Davide Giri continues to have til this day.
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Photos: Dozens join annual 5K for Davide in Astoria – QNS
Dozens of runners braved a chilly November morning to take part in the fourth annual "5K for Davide" in Astoria on Nov. 15, hosted by amateur soccer club New
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Jon | Watch Football Cities on YT
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Three more Concacaf teams will qualify for the World Cup today. Two will take places in the March playoff. Here's everything you need to watch including thoughts on Jamaica, Curacao, Panama, Suriname, (eliminated) Guatemala, Costa Rica, Haiti & Honduras!
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📐 Scenarios, analysis & more: What to know about the final day of WCQ
Who's got a chance? Who's in trouble? What are they saying on the ground? Let's get up to speed!
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🦅 America’s Greatest s2.e5 🎙️
@joshuaduder.bsky.social
&
@danvaughn.bsky.social
are joined by
@jeremiah.sounderatheart.com
managing editor of
@sounderatheart.com
to talk about the Sounders’ 2022 CONCACAF Champions League run which ended in an epic two-legged Final
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⁉️ Who Are Ya!: Spam FC (MASL) ▪️Spam FC was founded in 2011, but the club has roots all the way back to 1998. Read on to hear about their community efforts and how they connect through soccer
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🟠 Congratulations to
@oneknoxsc.bsky.social
who have completed the double- winning the USLL1 players shield and winning the playoff final. 🔸 7500 fans in attendance at Covenant Health Park. They went unbeaten at home all year, the first club in league history to pull it off.
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NY International FC
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Thank you to Dr.Kellen & everyone at FitClub for hosting the 4th annual 5k For Davide
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James, we’ve got a very quick question for you in private. Could you give us a follow back? You could unfollow afterwords if needs be. Thank you.
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Rick
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There goes my Friday night plans. Now I’m gonna sit down and read
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
’s fanzine. We need more fanzines.
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🎙️ ICYMI:
@davisjason.bsky.social
of
@mkickaround.bsky.social
joined us to chat
#USMNT
win over Spain in the 2009 CONFED Cup - it was a fantastic discussion on 🦅 America’s Greatest!
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📸 Soccer through the Lens of Gary Wiggins: ▪️Today we are privileged to share an album of work by photographer Gary Wiggins. He’s been associated with lower league soccer for years and knows exactly what to look for in order to capture the moment
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🎙️ New ep of Super Show and word on the street is Ashlyn Puerta is a menace! 🔸
@jhowardfusco.bsky.social
&
@danvaughn.bsky.social
break down week 11 and look forward to week 12 of the Super League
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Andrew Nelson
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Happy Birthday to me! My copy of
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
’s The Protagonist: Issue One came in the mail today!
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🏜️ Pre-Sale for Issue Two, “Soccer Songs of the Southwest” includes 40 pages of soccer stories from AZ, NM, & TX 🎨 Art by Gabaldon, SABA, & Apodaca ⌨️ Words by Vaughn, Gawronski, Brandt, & Morrissey - Vamanos!
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Tim Thomas
17 days ago
My
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
zine came in the mail on Monday. It came with some stickers and a picture from inside the zine. Additionally, I ordered a scarf from them on sale for $5. You’d be a fool to pass up a $5 scarf.
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NYCosmosSC
18 days ago
Love, love, love These beautiful words by
@jdnalton.bsky.social
And these beautiful images by
@tylerlittwin.bsky.social
For
@nyintfc.bsky.social
&
@evlovesnyc.bsky.social
& Davide Giri Bravo to all involved
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
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ROO TRIALIST #93
18 days ago
Special episode: we sat down with Emiliano Terzaghi — 3x MVP, 3x Golden Boot, and the greatest goalscorer in USL League One history. He talks Richmond, legacy, fans, and what’s next. A must listen. 🎙️❤️
#RVAisRED
#UpTheKickers
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The Final Whistle: Emiliano Terzaghi
In this episode, we shared a special conversation with Emiliano Terzaghi, looking back at his time in Richmond and the moments that defined his career here. Emilian…
https://www.rivercity93.com/the-final-whistle-emiliano-terzaghi/
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🧣 Want a
@tormentafc.bsky.social
scarf!? - of course you do. To be entered into our drawing… ▪️Follow us, Follow them, like & share this post by Nov 18th. ▪️The winner will be drawn on one of our podcasts recorded that week.
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🌻 Who Are Ya!: Sunflower State FC (USL L2 / WPSL) ▪️Based in Kansas City, Sunflower State FC has evolved from a cheesy Sunday League team to a real competitor in their local field
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🫵 YOU tell us! 🏟️ Where is the best place in the country to catch a game of soccer? ▪️ We’ll be sure to include your entry on our end of season article!
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🦅 America’s Greatest s2.e4
@davisjason.bsky.social
joins
@danvaughn.bsky.social
&
@joshuaduder.bsky.social
to discuss the 2009 Confed Cup and the
#USMNT
improbable win over eventual World Cup champion Spain
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America's Greatest - S2.E4 - 2009 Confederation's Cup, USMNT v Spain w/ Jason Davis
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3941IClCIlw7HphjYoDrzw?si=NyHtoqJPT36c7EBHMvhLLw
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🎙️ TPS ep 18 is up!
@danvaughn.bsky.social
&
@joshuaduder.bsky.social
discuss the appt of Tony Scholes to head up USL 1st div, USL C & L1 playoffs, and plug our many many projects!
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👕 YOU tell us. What was your TOP soccer shirt of 2025? ✔️ Fill in our End of Year poll!
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David Kilpatrick
21 days ago
🗽🍎⚽️❤️ Zine arrival!
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@tthomaswrites.bsky.social
can you dm us the details on the trophy’s location? We have someone willing to pick it up for us.
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We need some help from someone in the St Louis area on locating and buying this trophy for us. We’ll pay for it, the gas, and the shipping. Can you help?
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