Protagonist Soccer
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
Website and Podcast Channel dedicated to lower league soccer in the United States.
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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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👕 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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🦘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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🫵 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!
www.protagonistsoccer.com/endofyearnom...
🏟️ 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!
www.protagonistsoccer.com/endofyearnom...
November 10, 2025 at 9:42 PM
🫵 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!
www.protagonistsoccer.com/endofyearnom...
🏟️ 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!
www.protagonistsoccer.com/endofyearnom...
🦅 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 open.spotify.com/episode/3941...
@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 open.spotify.com/episode/3941...
America's Greatest - S2.E4 - 2009 Confederation's Cup, USMNT v Spain w/ Jason Davis
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November 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
🦅 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 open.spotify.com/episode/3941...
@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 open.spotify.com/episode/3941...
🎙️ 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! open.spotify.com/episode/2Be0...
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November 8, 2025 at 11:17 PM
🎙️ 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! open.spotify.com/episode/2Be0...
👕 YOU tell us. What was your TOP soccer shirt of 2025?
✔️ Fill in our End of Year poll!
www.protagonistsoccer.com/endofyearnom...
✔️ Fill in our End of Year poll!
www.protagonistsoccer.com/endofyearnom...
November 8, 2025 at 9:39 PM
👕 YOU tell us. What was your TOP soccer shirt of 2025?
✔️ Fill in our End of Year poll!
www.protagonistsoccer.com/endofyearnom...
✔️ Fill in our End of Year poll!
www.protagonistsoccer.com/endofyearnom...
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November 8, 2025 at 7:21 PM
@tthomaswrites.bsky.social can you dm us the details on the trophy’s location? We have someone willing to pick it up for us.
November 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
@tthomaswrites.bsky.social can you dm us the details on the trophy’s location? We have someone willing to pick it up for us.
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?
For those interested in soccer history in St. Louis. I was at a local antique shop over the weekend and saw this nifty little piece of history. 1969/70 St. Louis Soccer League South Division Champions trophy for legendary local team Kutis SC
November 8, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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?
🟠 The Super Show - Half Soccer/Half Fistfight.
🔸 We’re back from the international break and have soccer from the USL Super League to talk about!
open.spotify.com/episode/3tLw...
🔸 We’re back from the international break and have soccer from the USL Super League to talk about!
open.spotify.com/episode/3tLw...
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November 7, 2025 at 11:11 PM
🟠 The Super Show - Half Soccer/Half Fistfight.
🔸 We’re back from the international break and have soccer from the USL Super League to talk about!
open.spotify.com/episode/3tLw...
🔸 We’re back from the international break and have soccer from the USL Super League to talk about!
open.spotify.com/episode/3tLw...
Hey @dancreel.com 👀
For those interested in soccer history in St. Louis. I was at a local antique shop over the weekend and saw this nifty little piece of history. 1969/70 St. Louis Soccer League South Division Champions trophy for legendary local team Kutis SC
November 7, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Hey @dancreel.com 👀
📚 So… anybody get their zines in the mail yet?
📱 If you got em, share em!
🤕 If you missed out… there are 7 left www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop
📱 If you got em, share em!
🤕 If you missed out… there are 7 left www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop
November 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
📚 So… anybody get their zines in the mail yet?
📱 If you got em, share em!
🤕 If you missed out… there are 7 left www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop
📱 If you got em, share em!
🤕 If you missed out… there are 7 left www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop
🏆 This is it! Your big chance to inspire, inform, & influence our End of Year categories.
🫵 You tell us:
▪️What kits you love! ▪️Where’s the best place to catch a match?
▪️ What WAS the game of the year? And more…
www.protagonistsoccer.com/endofyearnom...
🫵 You tell us:
▪️What kits you love! ▪️Where’s the best place to catch a match?
▪️ What WAS the game of the year? And more…
www.protagonistsoccer.com/endofyearnom...
November 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
🏆 This is it! Your big chance to inspire, inform, & influence our End of Year categories.
🫵 You tell us:
▪️What kits you love! ▪️Where’s the best place to catch a match?
▪️ What WAS the game of the year? And more…
www.protagonistsoccer.com/endofyearnom...
🫵 You tell us:
▪️What kits you love! ▪️Where’s the best place to catch a match?
▪️ What WAS the game of the year? And more…
www.protagonistsoccer.com/endofyearnom...
Might be a great book for our Protagonist Book Club.
#OnThisDay 7 Nov 1936 🇪🇸
Francoist forces began their assault on the Spanish capital, Madrid.
The fascists expected a quick win, but it took 2.5 years to break through.
More on football's role in the defence of Madrid in my book, The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism.
Francoist forces began their assault on the Spanish capital, Madrid.
The fascists expected a quick win, but it took 2.5 years to break through.
More on football's role in the defence of Madrid in my book, The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism.
November 7, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Might be a great book for our Protagonist Book Club.
🦜Do you love birds and charities?
🦆Birds of a Feather is back with sets 4 & 5!
🦩8 of your favorite bird-brained teams are partnering with us to sell a couple of charitable patch sets
🐦⬛Find out more about the clubs and the pre-sale, here: www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/bir...
🦆Birds of a Feather is back with sets 4 & 5!
🦩8 of your favorite bird-brained teams are partnering with us to sell a couple of charitable patch sets
🐦⬛Find out more about the clubs and the pre-sale, here: www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/bir...
November 6, 2025 at 3:27 PM
🦜Do you love birds and charities?
🦆Birds of a Feather is back with sets 4 & 5!
🦩8 of your favorite bird-brained teams are partnering with us to sell a couple of charitable patch sets
🐦⬛Find out more about the clubs and the pre-sale, here: www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/bir...
🦆Birds of a Feather is back with sets 4 & 5!
🦩8 of your favorite bird-brained teams are partnering with us to sell a couple of charitable patch sets
🐦⬛Find out more about the clubs and the pre-sale, here: www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/bir...
🟨 Kicking Back: The History of The Philadelphia Fury - Part One: @stephencbrandt.bsky.social continues his journey through NASL history for Protagonist Soccer.
🔸 In this set of retrospective articles, we explore the brief history of the Philadelphia Fury www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/kic...
🔸 In this set of retrospective articles, we explore the brief history of the Philadelphia Fury www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/kic...
November 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🟨 Kicking Back: The History of The Philadelphia Fury - Part One: @stephencbrandt.bsky.social continues his journey through NASL history for Protagonist Soccer.
🔸 In this set of retrospective articles, we explore the brief history of the Philadelphia Fury www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/kic...
🔸 In this set of retrospective articles, we explore the brief history of the Philadelphia Fury www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/kic...
⚫️ Catching Up with Tesho Akindele
▪️ Now retired from professional soccer, he still makes the Wiki page for Des Moines Menace’s recent USOC run, but is making his real run in Charlotte as a Development Analyst www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/cat...
▪️ Now retired from professional soccer, he still makes the Wiki page for Des Moines Menace’s recent USOC run, but is making his real run in Charlotte as a Development Analyst www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/cat...
Catching Up with Tesho Akindele — Protagonist Soccer
Breaking the Lines’ Zach Lowy catches up with Tesho Akindele . Now retired from professional soccer, he still makes the Wikipedia page for Des Moines Menace’s recent USOC run, but is making his real r...
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November 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM
⚫️ Catching Up with Tesho Akindele
▪️ Now retired from professional soccer, he still makes the Wiki page for Des Moines Menace’s recent USOC run, but is making his real run in Charlotte as a Development Analyst www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/cat...
▪️ Now retired from professional soccer, he still makes the Wiki page for Des Moines Menace’s recent USOC run, but is making his real run in Charlotte as a Development Analyst www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/cat...
🦅 @danvaughn.bsky.social & @joshuaduder.bsky.social are joined by @cboehm.bsky.social on s2.e3 of America’s Greatest
🎙️ We recall “Snow Classico” the 2013 WC Qualifier between #USMNT & Costa Rica - one of those “where were you” moments in modern US Soccer history!
open.spotify.com/episode/39QL...
🎙️ We recall “Snow Classico” the 2013 WC Qualifier between #USMNT & Costa Rica - one of those “where were you” moments in modern US Soccer history!
open.spotify.com/episode/39QL...
November 3, 2025 at 9:05 PM
🦅 @danvaughn.bsky.social & @joshuaduder.bsky.social are joined by @cboehm.bsky.social on s2.e3 of America’s Greatest
🎙️ We recall “Snow Classico” the 2013 WC Qualifier between #USMNT & Costa Rica - one of those “where were you” moments in modern US Soccer history!
open.spotify.com/episode/39QL...
🎙️ We recall “Snow Classico” the 2013 WC Qualifier between #USMNT & Costa Rica - one of those “where were you” moments in modern US Soccer history!
open.spotify.com/episode/39QL...
⁉️ Who Are Ya!: TLH ▪️Reckoning (USL W / WPSL)
▪️Slowly growing from the grassroots and up - The club is partnering with local business, and working to invest in the community as much as the community can invest in them www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...
▪️Slowly growing from the grassroots and up - The club is partnering with local business, and working to invest in the community as much as the community can invest in them www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...
November 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM
⁉️ Who Are Ya!: TLH ▪️Reckoning (USL W / WPSL)
▪️Slowly growing from the grassroots and up - The club is partnering with local business, and working to invest in the community as much as the community can invest in them www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...
▪️Slowly growing from the grassroots and up - The club is partnering with local business, and working to invest in the community as much as the community can invest in them www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...
📚 No more past tense, The Protagonist ‘Zine - Issue One is all packed up and pre-orders will ship out on Monday!
⚽️ The printer made 10 extra! Which means there are now 10 copies in the shop. These may be the last 10 as we gear up for Issue Two: www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/rdli1h4...
⚽️ The printer made 10 extra! Which means there are now 10 copies in the shop. These may be the last 10 as we gear up for Issue Two: www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/rdli1h4...
The Protagonist Soccer Zine: Issue One, "Tales of New York." — Protagonist Soccer
Who Says Print Is Dead!? Not us, after nearly a ten years of interviews, articles, and podcasts about your favorite leagues and clubs, we’re fulfilling a longtime dream of publishing a soccer zine. B...
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November 1, 2025 at 9:24 PM
📚 No more past tense, The Protagonist ‘Zine - Issue One is all packed up and pre-orders will ship out on Monday!
⚽️ The printer made 10 extra! Which means there are now 10 copies in the shop. These may be the last 10 as we gear up for Issue Two: www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/rdli1h4...
⚽️ The printer made 10 extra! Which means there are now 10 copies in the shop. These may be the last 10 as we gear up for Issue Two: www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/rdli1h4...
⚫️ Michael Lahoud has plied his trade at every level of soccer available in the US and even earned a few caps for his country of origin, Sierra Leone.
▪️ He opens up to Zach Lowy of Breaking the Lines, who has chosen to share his story with Protagonist Soccer. www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/mic...
▪️ He opens up to Zach Lowy of Breaking the Lines, who has chosen to share his story with Protagonist Soccer. www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/mic...
Michael Lahoud Opens Up to Protagonist Soccer — Protagonist Soccer
From child refugee to NCAA National Champion; PDL up-and-comer to MLS veteran; Michael Lahoud has plied his trade at every level of soccer available in the United States and even earned a few national...
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October 31, 2025 at 2:50 PM
⚫️ Michael Lahoud has plied his trade at every level of soccer available in the US and even earned a few caps for his country of origin, Sierra Leone.
▪️ He opens up to Zach Lowy of Breaking the Lines, who has chosen to share his story with Protagonist Soccer. www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/mic...
▪️ He opens up to Zach Lowy of Breaking the Lines, who has chosen to share his story with Protagonist Soccer. www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/mic...
🧟♂️ Just a couple days of Spooky Month are left and we’re re-animating The Living Dead: Bethlehem Steel FC by @philtalksfooty.bsky.social
from 2018 www.protagonistsoccer.com/kickingback/...
from 2018 www.protagonistsoccer.com/kickingback/...
The Living Dead: Bethlehem Steel FC — Protagonist Soccer
The concept of zombies has fascinated humans for centuries. The idea that some sinister magical, scientific, or paranormal force could reanimate a previously deceased human is truly chilling, especial...
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October 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM
🧟♂️ Just a couple days of Spooky Month are left and we’re re-animating The Living Dead: Bethlehem Steel FC by @philtalksfooty.bsky.social
from 2018 www.protagonistsoccer.com/kickingback/...
from 2018 www.protagonistsoccer.com/kickingback/...
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decision day delivered 💥
Madison out. One Knox on top.
We rank the playoff teams we’d hate to face 👀 + drop our full predictions.
The chaos is just starting. 🎧
#Walkin90 #USL1 #ThisLeague #USLPlayoffs #ChaosBCS
youtu.be/Vhb4MqVMSvQ?...
Madison out. One Knox on top.
We rank the playoff teams we’d hate to face 👀 + drop our full predictions.
The chaos is just starting. 🎧
#Walkin90 #USL1 #ThisLeague #USLPlayoffs #ChaosBCS
youtu.be/Vhb4MqVMSvQ?...
🎙️ Decision Day Drama & Playoff Chaos
YouTube video by Walkin 90
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October 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM
decision day delivered 💥
Madison out. One Knox on top.
We rank the playoff teams we’d hate to face 👀 + drop our full predictions.
The chaos is just starting. 🎧
#Walkin90 #USL1 #ThisLeague #USLPlayoffs #ChaosBCS
youtu.be/Vhb4MqVMSvQ?...
Madison out. One Knox on top.
We rank the playoff teams we’d hate to face 👀 + drop our full predictions.
The chaos is just starting. 🎧
#Walkin90 #USL1 #ThisLeague #USLPlayoffs #ChaosBCS
youtu.be/Vhb4MqVMSvQ?...
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With nearly 3 million New Yorkers at risk of losing food assistance/ SNAP starting November 1 due to the Republican-led federal govt shutdown, let’s do what we can & not give into despair. We just donated 12 EV meals. Consider volunteering & supporting
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www.evloves.nyc/volunteer/
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www.evloves.nyc/volunteer/
October 29, 2025 at 7:15 PM
With nearly 3 million New Yorkers at risk of losing food assistance/ SNAP starting November 1 due to the Republican-led federal govt shutdown, let’s do what we can & not give into despair. We just donated 12 EV meals. Consider volunteering & supporting
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www.evloves.nyc/volunteer/
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www.evloves.nyc/volunteer/
🧛🏻♂️ Did you hear the story of the Hungarian immigrant who loved soccer, organized cup competitions in Los Angeles and portrayed Dracula on stage and screen?
🏆 Check out this story of Bela Lugosi and Dracula’s Cup by @joshuaduder.bsky.social
www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/kic...
🏆 Check out this story of Bela Lugosi and Dracula’s Cup by @joshuaduder.bsky.social
www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/kic...
The Legend of Bela Lugosi & Dracula's Cup — Protagonist Soccer
Bela Lugosi, immigrated to the United States and brought with him a love for continental soccer. He organized an Hungarian immigrant team in Southern California and was so involved in the sport that t...
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October 28, 2025 at 8:35 PM
🧛🏻♂️ Did you hear the story of the Hungarian immigrant who loved soccer, organized cup competitions in Los Angeles and portrayed Dracula on stage and screen?
🏆 Check out this story of Bela Lugosi and Dracula’s Cup by @joshuaduder.bsky.social
www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/kic...
🏆 Check out this story of Bela Lugosi and Dracula’s Cup by @joshuaduder.bsky.social
www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/kic...
Heads up! If you're a Super Show listener, we're taking the week off and will return next week! You should try out this episode of America's Greatest with
@calstormsoccer.bsky.social boss, Jamie Levoy!
open.spotify.com/episode/5XTd...
@calstormsoccer.bsky.social boss, Jamie Levoy!
open.spotify.com/episode/5XTd...
America's Greatest - S2.E2 - The 1999 World Cup w/ Jamie Levoy
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October 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Heads up! If you're a Super Show listener, we're taking the week off and will return next week! You should try out this episode of America's Greatest with
@calstormsoccer.bsky.social boss, Jamie Levoy!
open.spotify.com/episode/5XTd...
@calstormsoccer.bsky.social boss, Jamie Levoy!
open.spotify.com/episode/5XTd...