The fact there is a trophy ceremony + confetti is so stupid. Those players don't care about the [corporate sponsor] [bowl game] trophy. They care about getting a title trophy lol

Today, @fortwaynefc.bsky.social announced a partnership with Concordia Seminary as the club’s official training grounds. The agreement runs through the end of 2028. Also, the League One club will face USL Championship side Lexington SC in preseason Feb. 27 www.journalgazette.net/sports/profe...

It is crazy that 3/4 teams in the CFB semis did not win nor did they even participate in their perspective conference championship...

Indy Eleven have signed Miami FC defender Alejandro Mitrano! After two seasons in Miami, the Venezuelan moves to the Circle City. The 27 year old brings experience with him, appearing 84 times with Miami and Las Vegas. www.indyeleven.com/news/2026/01...

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Indy Eleven have announced the signing of defender Anthony Herbert from Las Vegas FC! The 27-year old Trinidad International, started 11 of his 17 appearances in 2025. Herbet brings some height to the backline at 6'4. Welcome to Indy! www.indyeleven.com/news/2026/01...

👕 KitSZN’s @brettmullenix.bsky.social catches up with Sam Zisette of @goballardfc.bsky.social & @salmonbayfc.bsky.social to talk about their kits, how the shirts share the story of their neighborhood, and why they resonate so well with the locals www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/kit...

🔥NEW KIT ALERT🔥 We partnered with Equipt Studios to present to you the 2025 Sash of Champions kit. The area codes for Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay, Knoxville, Vermont, Utah United, and Hartford are all featured on the kit. Like, share, and click the link below! www.equiptstudios.com/shop/theusls...

I generally haven't liked our US kits, but I am willing to see the final product (the leaks are from Footyheadlines so probably accurate). The devil may be in the details on these

The CBA for players in the #USL-C has expired, but talks are set to resume Thursday. While there is some agreement on 12-month contracts & clubs offering health insurance to players, there's still some distance to be navigated on salary increases and player licensing. www.espn.com/soccer/story...

This article is long for the modern reader, but it has some of the most specific details I've seen so far when it comes to USL, D1, and pro/rel. “The USL doesn’t need to ‘beat’ the MLS. It needs to thrive in the places where MLS does not go... " fcbusiness.co.uk/interviews-f...

Everyone, I have a plan to fix the U.S. Open Cup...

The Kritical Kit: Holiday Deals - Part 2: Environmental Impact Time for an ethical discussion on over-consumption, environmentalism, and kit bargain hunting. I dive into what our kit manufacturers are doing about their environmental impact. open.substack.com/pub/beyondth...

Biggest problem with the US lits - no identity or brand. Great article and great read for any US kit nerds

Which project are you excited about? We have our pick! Check out @fortwaynefc.bsky.social for the latest updates on the stadium. Their first USL 1 match in the new stadium is scheduled for May 2nd, 2026. As in this year!! See you there! @mkickaround.bsky.social youtu.be/Zl1Q8qSR7OE?...

Another departure from Dortmund this month: Young American winger Cole Campbell is set to leave on loan for Hoffenheim. €7m (plus bonuses) option to make the deal permanent. Hoffenheim reportedly view the Houston-born talent as a potential long-term replacement for Bazoumana Touré.

Don’t let the cold temperatures stop you from having fun. There’s a lot to do in Indy this month including a new sober house dance party at Cafe Oztara and a “Lady Bits” improv comedy show. Use this list to stay busy all month long: https://bit.ly/49C6Ple

Sources: Charleston Battery finalizing a deal to sign USYNT winger Colton Swan. Swan, 18, was previously with Colorado Rapids academy and starred for Indiana University this year.

No Bama, No Ohio State, No Michigan, No Texas, No USC, No Notre Dame and No Georgia. The national champ will either be Oregon, Indiana, Ole Miss or Miami. YES PLEASE

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8 national titles in Men's soccer with one of the best stadiums and athmospheres in Bill Armstrong Stadium 🔴⚪

It was a pleasure to have Sam join me in this interview! Hope y'all enjoy the conversation :)

They won their league in 2025 and now add another trophy to their haul, Vermont Green is the 2025 Protagonist Soccer Club of the Year. www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/202...

Happy New Year's! Here's to Ohio State losing and to a great 2026 for you and your loved ones 🥂

Playoffs should be played at home until the semis, but there should still be good crowds tonight and tomorrow

For a very brief second I thought it was a different Birmingham lol

Indy Eleven Update: January 2026 As news starts to ramp up for both Fort Wayne FC and Indy Eleven, I have decided to split up the two teams into two monthly updates. Home Opener, 2026 schedule, USL Cup and new Heliport Update. open.substack.com/pub/beyondth...

Nobody asked, but here were my top ten kits of 2025: 1) Madison Flock 2) Oakland Roots The Bay Waters 3) Asheville City Believe 4) SF City Denim 5) Ballard FC Sarah Robbins 6) MN Aurora Quilt 7) LV Downtown Vegas 8) Salmon Bay Discovery 9) Union des Bateaux Paul Bunyan 10) Sioux Falls Pathway Kit

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Nate Austin was at the Madison Pro Soccer reveal. And the Snowpener. Truly an OG. And tonight he's in the hospital with a long list of injuries after a driver hit him as he was walking home and then took off. Two local EFL supporter groups are holding fundraisers this weekend. Click for details:

A deal for the Charleston Battery to send USL star Juan David Torres on loan to Peruvian club Sport Boys is close, per source. Sport Boys will have a $400,000 purchase option — that would make Torres' Charleston exit one of the richest outgoing moves in USL history. 🇵🇪 💰

If you wanna stay up to date on everything USL CBA + more - GOTTA check out tomorrow's episode of the USL Show 👇

From the USPLA via Instagram: Tonight was our final bargaining session of 2025. With the CBA set to expire tomorrow and no agreement reached - we wanted to speak directly to you - the fans. You've probably seen bits and pieces of this process along the way. So we wrote this letter for you:

This is why they want us talking about day care scams.

I just heard from a reliable source that the NPSL has been given a merger proposal from The League for Clubs. Word from within the NPSL circle is that the Board wants no changes at all and the a significant amount of the membership wants to explore the option.

🏆 The Top 25 Tops of 2025: Part One (25 to 15) 👕 In Part One, we explain the process, give you a list of notable exclusions, and start the countdown of this past year’s best US-based, club kits from the 2nd Division and below. www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/top...

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No shock but no agreement coming before the deadline beyondthe90.substack.com/p/sources-us...

🦜Birds of a Feather patches have arrived! 🐦‍🔥100% of proceeds will go to charities local to, and chosen by, the clubs. 💻 Check out our shop to learn more about this set: ▪️ @tormentafc.bsky.social ▪️ @rgvredcrowns.bsky.social ▪️ @austinrisefc.bsky.social ▪️SpamFC www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/birds-o...

🦩Birds of a Feather patches have arrived! 🐦‍⬛ 100% of proceeds will go to charities local to, and chosen by, the clubs. 💻 Check out our shop to learn more about this set: ▪️ @forwardmadisonfc.bsky.social ▪️ TLH Reckoning ▪️ Rochester FC MN ▪️ Febre Amarela FC www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/birds-o...

Bowl games are unnecessary but man, I love the Pop-Tarts bowl lol

🎄 The world's most festive club! 📈 Climbing the Finnish leagues! 🛡️ A genuine community club! How much do you know about FC Santa Claus? 🎅 Read & subscribe to 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 👇

A couple of months ago I helped Jake and Sean collect fan questions for a tell-all episode about life in USL League One. The episode is out, and it's pretty amazing.

We're running a Holiday Special - 50% off for the next year to be a paid subscribers for BT90. beyondthe90.substack.com/ed13a586

Looks like the Away was released today 👀 Need further confirmation, but the white kit in the middle looks to be the Away Kit!

The NBA has turned Christmas into an all-day event — even LeBron feels the pull between work and family. Is the league overdoing it?

AnnAnnapolis Blues with their 2026 Home Kit! As chosen by the fans, they went with simple and Annapolis Blue

Bigfoot FC (L2 & W) have released their 2026 Home kit, training kits and Home GK kit. They went with Flite Sports for their kit provider!