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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

🗽 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...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

▪️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...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🏆 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...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

⁉️ 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...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

👕 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.

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

⭐️ 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...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

⭐️ 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...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🎙️This week on @soccerromantics.bsky.social 1999 World Cup Golden Boot co-winner, Sissi, joins the show. 🇧🇷The former Brazilian footballer and current coach who played as an attacking midfielder; a legend in a country of legendary soccer players sits down with Josh to discuss her love of Jogo Bonito.

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

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...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🎙️ 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...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🐈‍⬛ 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...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

⭐️ 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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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

⚡️⚡️ STICKER PACKS ARE HALF OFF - TODAY ONLY⚡️⚡️ www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/the-sti...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

▪️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...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🧣Our Metal AF but cozy scarf, designed by @calyxworks.com & made by Global Scarves have arrived! 🤘 Only 25 were made, 18 are left. They come with stickers, of course, and ship immediately www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/in-prod...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🌲 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...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🎙️ 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.

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

⁉️ 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...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

▪️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...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🔶 @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...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

⭐️ 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...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

📸 Stills & Motion: Photos by Nico Sirianni ▪️Nico Sirianni reached out to us recently to see if he could shoot a game or two - the high-schooler had recently shot NYRB II hosting Cincinnati and was excited to get back on the sidelines to pursue his dream www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/in-...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🎨 The cover to The Protagonist Zine, Issue Five - “Chicago” by @supportsball.bsky.social is an homage to soccer in The City of Big Shoulders, and an absolute work of art!

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

📚 Announcing Issue Number Five of the Protagonist Zine… Chicago! ⌨️ Articles by Jake Payne, Nicole Hack, Phil Baki, and an Interview with Peter Wilt as told by Dan Vaughn. 🎨 Cover art by Kadin McGreevy and additional artists, photographers, and writers to be announced. 📲 Pre-sales begin next week…

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🔶 Super League Sync: 5 Observations from Week 5 🔸 @jhowardfusco.bsky.social takes a look around the Gainbridge Super League after Week Five and gives us his Five Observations www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/sup...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🌁 UPDATE: All words and images have been submitted and Issue Four is now in editing & layout! 📚 It’s not too late to add your name to the pre-order for our San Francisco issue of The Zine! www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/pre-ord...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

⚽️ This week on @soccerromantics.bsky.social ♥️ @chriskessell.bsky.social , a grassroots soccer organizer in West Virginia, one of the biggest non corporate voices on the internet in American soccer, and the possessor of one of the most impressive beards in the sport joins the show.

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

⁉️ Who Are Ya!: Club Deportivo San Nicolas (SFSFL) 🌁 San Francisco is its home, but San Nicolas de Ibarra, Jalisco, in Mexico is where this club originates from. Co-owner Eric Cabrera was happy to share the story of CD San Nicolas of the SFSFL www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🔶 DC Power on the rise and we’re believers! Week 4 review plus a look forward to the matches this weekend. Everything USL Super League! 🔸 Look for and listen to the latest ep of The Super Show with @danvaughn.bsky.social and @jhowardfusco.bsky.social

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

⚽️ Business in Motion: Amobi Okugo ▪️ We get a chance to talk with Amobi Okugo about his growth as a player and as a man, from IMG Academy to MLS and USL veteran. www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/bus...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

🤘Be Metal AF… but also a little cozy this winter with our Heavy Metal Soccer Scarf! Designed by @calyxdesign.com and made by Global Scarves. ▪️ A very limited run is in production, when they’re gone… they’re gone. www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/in-prod...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

🏁 Indy Eleven Update: August Recap 2026 by @brettmullenix.bsky.social ▪️Indy Eleven make 6 transactions as they look to strengthen their playoff push. Indy beats Louisville City for the first time since 2022, and gets their first road win at Jacksonville www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/bre...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

This week, Josh sits down with founder of MoFutbolTV, Moussa Seck, to discuss his unique platform to share soccer stories from not only St. Louis, but also of the African Diaspora. The former Parisian academy product now lives in the Gateway City and serves soccer as a coach, advocate, and a father.

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

⁉️ Who Are Ya!: Hickory FC (USL League Two) ▪️Hickory FC, founded in 2023, winners of NPSL in 2025, then moved to USL League2 in 2026. The North Carolina-based club is headed in an upward trajectory and Jonathan Rink, VP of Operations, was able to tell us all www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🎙️ This week on the Super Show, Dan is out injured during warmups and Josh comes into the starting two - John HF carries the show with match insight and analysis. 🔸 We get to the Week Four picks and there aren't too many surprises considering the matchups open.spotify.com/episode/50MY...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

UPDATE: We apologize for the delay, but there were some details we were waiting on beyond our control and these should be getting made very soon. 📦 As soon as they arrive to us, they will be shipped out to YOU!

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🔶 Super League Sync: Five Observations from Week Three 🔸Week Three is in the books and @jhowardfusco.bsky.social looks back at the results, the table as it is, and shares five observations from the games we watched in the USL Super League www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/sup...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

📸 In Focus With: SWPL ▪️Soko is an active photojournalist and sports photographer whose versatile lens covers everything from local high school football rivalries and Little League tournaments to community and cultural events across SoCal’s Inland area region www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/in-...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🦘 Scenes from the Henny Derby: 🦩 With the season going full throttle, @forwardmadisonfc.bsky.social & @richmondkickers.bsky.social clash for the 21st iteration of the Henny Derby. Photographer Jessica Hendricks was there and shared her amazing photos with us www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/sce...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

♥️ This week on @soccerromantics.bsky.social, @joshuaduder.bsky.social is joined by staff writer for the Guardian, @jeffrueter.bsky.social ⚽️ We discuss growing up in MN, attending university and through dedication to the craft, transforming that work into a full time gig.

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

⁉️ Who Are Ya!: Fountain City Athletic (UPSL) ▪️This KC based club gets their name directly from the nickname for the city, The City of Fountains, and is both a celebration of the city the love and a non-profit promise to build a sustainable club from scratch www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

▪️The Scores and Scenes from Bridge Sports Club ▪️UPSL Fall Season soccer is well underway, with the clubs of the DMV North Division already two weeks into their Fall 2026 schedule. 📸 Photographer Shawn Payne caught Bridge Sports Club hosting DC Hyper. www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/the...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

🟠 The Super Show is back to break down week two and prepare you for week three of the USL Super League. 🔸 Dan & John take a look at some of the highlights and make predictions for this weekend’s fixtures. 🔸 Look for the Protagonist Podcasts Super Show wherever you listen and be sure to subscribe!

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🟠 Super League Synch: Five Observations from Week Two 🔸Just like that, the Gainbridge Super League has completed Week Two and the fixtures for Week Three are right in front of us. 🔸 @jhowardfusco.bsky.social shares his observations www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/sup...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

▪️Closing the Gap in Indy: Indy 2, Lou City 1 ▪️Indy Eleven picked up their second win in a row and closed the gap in the table between themselves and Louisville City FC when they beat the “boys in purple” last Saturday. 📸 Kevin Cruz ⌨️ Brett Mullenix www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/clo...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🤘 Are you a fan of Heavy Metal Soccer? 💀 These “Death to False Soccer” scarves, designed by @calyxdesign.com are going into production. ⁉️ There will only be a limited number made, would you be interested?

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🎙️ Rubio Rubín joined us for an episode of @soccerromantics.bsky.social - we discussed how El Paso Locomotive continues their good momentum and builds toward the USLC playoffs.

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

▪️A Conversation with Rubio Rubín: ▪️Rubín moved to El Paso this year and has found himself at home. The experienced forward sat down with us to discuss the journey, about Locomotive’s return to the playoffs, and how they will approach the rest of the season www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/a-c...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

🎙️ This week on @soccerromantics.bsky.social we are sharing the fantastic conversation we had with former UCLA, US-U23, MLS & USL player, Amobi Okugo. ⚽️ We discuss his journey as a footballer, 🇳🇬 His Nigerian roots and the strength it gives him and ♥️ How he fell in love with the beautiful game!

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

▪️Another Step Into the Dark: Over the weekend, Liga MX announced it would officially end promotion/relegation. ▪️Delayed for years, the announcement feels like a capitulation of the league to private equity - by @danvaughn.bsky.social www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/ano...

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