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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 19h

⭐️ 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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James Nalton @jdnalton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

"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."

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Premier League Statement: Manchester City FC

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.

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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 · 24/09/2026

🎙️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. open.spotify.com/episode/1eYu...

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The Soccer Romantics with guest Lesley Ryder

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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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US Open Cup News @thecup.us · 23/09/2026

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

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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

⚡️⚡️ 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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Joshua R Duder @joshuaduder.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🎙️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.

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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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Eboni Navidad -Shirley Chisholm Fan Club @ebonic25.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A project that I'm proud to debut. This weekend and beyond, I'll have Period Packs available at Courage games. No questions asked. I'll always go with you. In a time where people are trying to break us, this is how we stay together.

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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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Mofutbol @mofutbol.tv · 07/09/2026

Thank you so much for the invite, I love talking Futbol and my project at MoFutbol.tv. As always keep up the great work for supporting us all.

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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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Joshua R Duder @joshuaduder.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

⁉️ Do you collect NWSL cards? 💥 I need your help!! I’m looking for all of the Chicago, Bay FC, and Thorns cards you have. 💥 Doubles? Triples? Doesn’t matter. I have a project I’m working on. Let’s trade?

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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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Joshua R Duder @joshuaduder.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🎙️ Tomorrow I chat with @forwardmadisonfc.bsky.social HC Matt Glaeser on @soccerromantics.bsky.social for @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social 🦩 We’ll talk about huge milestones with the Mingos, his playing & coaching career, and ask how he fell in love with soccer.

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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

🎙️ Here’s is this week’s full ep of Soccer Romantics with guest @jeffrueter.bsky.social ♥️ Find out how he fell in love with soccer and how that translated to writing about football for @theguardian.com open.spotify.com/episode/3HYH...

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The Soccer Romantics with guest Jeff Rueter

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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

🎙️ David Applegate, Director of Competitions at US Soccer and the Commissioner of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, discusses his path to the top of the best competition in the world, how he discovered the love of the game, and what's next for the @opencup.ussoccer.com open.spotify.com/episode/5kSN...

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The Protagonist - David Applegate

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