John Howard-Fusco
@jhowardfusco.bsky.social
Terminally Jersey guy who podcasts and sometimes writes for Protagonist Soccer. Writes stuff about food, too. Even published a book. Neat, huh?
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2020 saw the Maryland Bobcats rise above the chaos to claim that year's Club of the Year.
"Maryland Bobcats are the epitome of what we want from our local clubs. Make moves based on values, look for the chance to grow, nail every opportunity with passion."
www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/cot...
"Maryland Bobcats are the epitome of what we want from our local clubs. Make moves based on values, look for the chance to grow, nail every opportunity with passion."
www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/cot...
December 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM
2020 saw the Maryland Bobcats rise above the chaos to claim that year's Club of the Year.
"Maryland Bobcats are the epitome of what we want from our local clubs. Make moves based on values, look for the chance to grow, nail every opportunity with passion."
www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/cot...
"Maryland Bobcats are the epitome of what we want from our local clubs. Make moves based on values, look for the chance to grow, nail every opportunity with passion."
www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/cot...
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In 2019, it was Pensacola FC of @wpslsoccer.bsky.social.
“The best soccer played in this country is played by women. And, if that is a fact, then Pensacola FC is one of the best amateur clubs in the world, certainly the best amateur club in the country.”
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“The best soccer played in this country is played by women. And, if that is a fact, then Pensacola FC is one of the best amateur clubs in the world, certainly the best amateur club in the country.”
www.protagonistsoccer.com/features/cot...
December 11, 2025 at 12:40 AM
In 2019, it was Pensacola FC of @wpslsoccer.bsky.social.
“The best soccer played in this country is played by women. And, if that is a fact, then Pensacola FC is one of the best amateur clubs in the world, certainly the best amateur club in the country.”
www.protagonistsoccer.com/features/cot...
“The best soccer played in this country is played by women. And, if that is a fact, then Pensacola FC is one of the best amateur clubs in the world, certainly the best amateur club in the country.”
www.protagonistsoccer.com/features/cot...
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In 2018, Inocentes FC (UPSL) won the first award.
“This is what local soccer is about; tying the club to the community. Inocentes is supported because generations of players have worn the name and familial roots have grown deep into local neighborhoods.”
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“This is what local soccer is about; tying the club to the community. Inocentes is supported because generations of players have worn the name and familial roots have grown deep into local neighborhoods.”
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2018 Protagonist Soccer Club of the Year — Protagonist Soccer
When we made the list for Club of the Year, we all used our own logic to choose our nominee. Each club had merit in their own right and each writer had specific reasons for choosing each club. Those r...
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December 11, 2025 at 12:18 AM
In 2018, Inocentes FC (UPSL) won the first award.
“This is what local soccer is about; tying the club to the community. Inocentes is supported because generations of players have worn the name and familial roots have grown deep into local neighborhoods.”
www.protagonistsoccer.com/end-of-the-y...
“This is what local soccer is about; tying the club to the community. Inocentes is supported because generations of players have worn the name and familial roots have grown deep into local neighborhoods.”
www.protagonistsoccer.com/end-of-the-y...
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Next week we announce our nominations for Protagonist Soccer Club of the Year. As we head towards Monday, let’s celebrate our previous winners who’ve hoisted the award for best lower league soccer club in the United States!
December 11, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Next week we announce our nominations for Protagonist Soccer Club of the Year. As we head towards Monday, let’s celebrate our previous winners who’ve hoisted the award for best lower league soccer club in the United States!
I heard his mustache is performing at halftime.
✨ Magic of The Cup ✨
FC Monmouth will have Tom Bogert (@tombogert.bsky.social) of CBS Sports Golazo & more to conduct the coin toss ahead of their 2026 US Open Cup Second Qualifying Round match this Saturday against Bulldogs SC.
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@theleaguefc.bsky.social
FC Monmouth will have Tom Bogert (@tombogert.bsky.social) of CBS Sports Golazo & more to conduct the coin toss ahead of their 2026 US Open Cup Second Qualifying Round match this Saturday against Bulldogs SC.
@opencup.ussoccer.com
@hudsonriverblue.com
@theleaguefc.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 2:09 AM
I heard his mustache is performing at halftime.
Moving on from #USLSL - GK Ashley Orkus (Tampa Bay Sun) signs with Fram (Iceland) @protagonist-w.bsky.social
August 31, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Moving on from #USLSL - GK Ashley Orkus (Tampa Bay Sun) signs with Fram (Iceland) @protagonist-w.bsky.social
Moving on from #USLSL - FWD Riley Tanner (Spokane Zephyr) signs with Sydney FC (Australia) @protagonist-w.bsky.social
August 27, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Moving on from #USLSL - FWD Riley Tanner (Spokane Zephyr) signs with Sydney FC (Australia) @protagonist-w.bsky.social
Moving on from #USLSL - FWD Salma Amani (Brooklyn FC) signs with Wydad AC (Morocco) @protagonist-w.bsky.social
August 27, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Moving on from #USLSL - FWD Salma Amani (Brooklyn FC) signs with Wydad AC (Morocco) @protagonist-w.bsky.social
Moving on from #USLSL - DEF Sydney Shepherd (Lexington SC) and DEF Madison Wolfbauer (DC Power) sign with Rio Ave FC (Portugal) @protagonist-w.bsky.social
August 27, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Moving on from #USLSL - DEF Sydney Shepherd (Lexington SC) and DEF Madison Wolfbauer (DC Power) sign with Rio Ave FC (Portugal) @protagonist-w.bsky.social
Moving on from #USLSL - FWD Jodi Ülkekul (Spokane Zephyr) signs with Sydney FC (Australia) @protagonist-w.bsky.social
August 16, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Moving on from #USLSL - FWD Jodi Ülkekul (Spokane Zephyr) signs with Sydney FC (Australia) @protagonist-w.bsky.social
Moving on from #USLSL - FWD Thelma Hermannsdottir (Ft Lauderdale Utd) signs with FH (Iceland) @protagonist-w.bsky.social
August 16, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Moving on from #USLSL - FWD Thelma Hermannsdottir (Ft Lauderdale Utd) signs with FH (Iceland) @protagonist-w.bsky.social
Moving on from #USLSL - GK Adelaide Gay (DC Power) signs with Celtic FC (Scotland) @protagonist-w.bsky.social
August 16, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Moving on from #USLSL - GK Adelaide Gay (DC Power) signs with Celtic FC (Scotland) @protagonist-w.bsky.social
Good morning! A couple more former #USLSL players signing elsewhere: Bridgette Skiba (Lexington SC) with Stjarnan FC (Iceland) and Dana Scheriff (Brooklyn FC) with SK Slavia Praha (Czech Rep)
August 15, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Good morning! A couple more former #USLSL players signing elsewhere: Bridgette Skiba (Lexington SC) with Stjarnan FC (Iceland) and Dana Scheriff (Brooklyn FC) with SK Slavia Praha (Czech Rep)
More playerss moving on from #USLSL for this season: Carlyn Presley (Brooklyn FC) signing with Valadares Gaia FC (Portugal), and Tori Hansen (Brooklyn FC) going to AC Sparta Praha (Czech Rep)
August 12, 2025 at 11:40 AM
More playerss moving on from #USLSL for this season: Carlyn Presley (Brooklyn FC) signing with Valadares Gaia FC (Portugal), and Tori Hansen (Brooklyn FC) going to AC Sparta Praha (Czech Rep)
Two more #USLSL players who will not be back for this season: Ashley Clark (TB) signs with Víkingur Reykjavík (Iceland), and Samantha Leshnak Murphy (CAR) signs with FC Rosengård (Sweden) @protagonist-w.bsky.social
August 10, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Two more #USLSL players who will not be back for this season: Ashley Clark (TB) signs with Víkingur Reykjavík (Iceland), and Samantha Leshnak Murphy (CAR) signs with FC Rosengård (Sweden) @protagonist-w.bsky.social
Lexington SC names Taylor Aylmer as team captain for upcoming USLSL season. Getting McCain and Ekic were big, but adding Aylmer was sneaky good. @protagonist-w.bsky.social
August 8, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Lexington SC names Taylor Aylmer as team captain for upcoming USLSL season. Getting McCain and Ekic were big, but adding Aylmer was sneaky good. @protagonist-w.bsky.social
On behalf of @danvaughn.bsky.social and myself, we apologize to the Mountain Division of the USL W and congrats to Utah United. We will never speak dismissively of your division ever again.
July 20, 2025 at 9:17 PM
On behalf of @danvaughn.bsky.social and myself, we apologize to the Mountain Division of the USL W and congrats to Utah United. We will never speak dismissively of your division ever again.
Boston Legacy FC has signed defenders Emerson Elgin and Laurel Ansbrow to contracts through 2027. Additionally, Ansbrow has a club option for 2028.
Elgin will go on loan to USL Super League team Tampa Bay Sun and Ansbrow will go on loan to USL SL team Ft. Lauderdale United until the end of the year
Elgin will go on loan to USL Super League team Tampa Bay Sun and Ansbrow will go on loan to USL SL team Ft. Lauderdale United until the end of the year
July 17, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Another big time shake up by Lexington in the roster department by setting the USL Super League transfer record again to get Emina Ekic from Spokane
July 15, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Annapolis and NC Courage U23 going to added extra time, still 0-0.
July 7, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Annapolis and NC Courage U23 going to added extra time, still 0-0.
Meanwhile...Annapolis Blues and NC Courage U23 are locked in a scorless draw in the 75th minute.
July 7, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Meanwhile...Annapolis Blues and NC Courage U23 are locked in a scorless draw in the 75th minute.
And @ashevillecitysc.bsky.social hold on for a 2-1 win and they are now on to the USL W semifinals!
July 7, 2025 at 1:29 AM
And @ashevillecitysc.bsky.social hold on for a 2-1 win and they are now on to the USL W semifinals!
WOWWWW @ashevillecitysc.bsky.social in the 119th minute score to go up 2-1!
July 7, 2025 at 1:27 AM
WOWWWW @ashevillecitysc.bsky.social in the 119th minute score to go up 2-1!
Meanwhile, @ashevillecitysc.bsky.social and Lonestar Austin are 1-1 in the first 15 minutes of AET.
July 7, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Meanwhile, @ashevillecitysc.bsky.social and Lonestar Austin are 1-1 in the first 15 minutes of AET.
And @mnaurorafc.bsky.social hold on for the 1-0 winj! They are through to the USL W semi-final!
July 7, 2025 at 1:03 AM
And @mnaurorafc.bsky.social hold on for the 1-0 winj! They are through to the USL W semi-final!