Protagonist Soccer
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
Website and Podcast Channel dedicated to lower league soccer in the United States.
👕 “Hall of Famer Pat McBride's St. Louis Stars jersey was among the featured items at a "Soccer City" exhibition staged by the Missouri History Museum in 2023.”
🫨 Wait till folks see what we’ve cooked up with @oliveandyork.com
🗓️ Pre-order starts next week!
🫨 Wait till folks see what we’ve cooked up with @oliveandyork.com
🗓️ Pre-order starts next week!
February 13, 2026 at 7:53 PM
👕 “Hall of Famer Pat McBride's St. Louis Stars jersey was among the featured items at a "Soccer City" exhibition staged by the Missouri History Museum in 2023.”
🫨 Wait till folks see what we’ve cooked up with @oliveandyork.com
🗓️ Pre-order starts next week!
🫨 Wait till folks see what we’ve cooked up with @oliveandyork.com
🗓️ Pre-order starts next week!
🎙️ On a special Protagonist Podcast, @joshuaduder.bsky.social sits down with legendary soccer journalist @kkfla737.bsky.social to discuss the state of the USL, the labor impasse, and what has to be done to make the move to D1 a successful one open.spotify.com/episode/5kA8...
Protagonist Interviews: Kartik Krishnaiyer
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February 13, 2026 at 7:14 PM
🎙️ On a special Protagonist Podcast, @joshuaduder.bsky.social sits down with legendary soccer journalist @kkfla737.bsky.social to discuss the state of the USL, the labor impasse, and what has to be done to make the move to D1 a successful one open.spotify.com/episode/5kA8...
🟧 We're back with a full recap of all the USL Super League matches, breaking down trajectories and what's next for the playoff contenders!
🎙️ open.spotify.com/episode/4bIv...
🎙️ open.spotify.com/episode/4bIv...
The Super Show - 4 goals, 3 Points
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February 13, 2026 at 1:11 AM
🟧 We're back with a full recap of all the USL Super League matches, breaking down trajectories and what's next for the playoff contenders!
🎙️ open.spotify.com/episode/4bIv...
🎙️ open.spotify.com/episode/4bIv...
🏜️ The Protagonist Zine, Issue Two “Songs of the Southwest” pre-order update!
🌵 All material has been submitted to the design director and after layout is complete, it goes to print!
🧡 Thanks for your patience and if you haven’t ordered a copy, please do! www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/rdli1h4...
🌵 All material has been submitted to the design director and after layout is complete, it goes to print!
🧡 Thanks for your patience and if you haven’t ordered a copy, please do! www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/rdli1h4...
PRE-ORDER: The Protagonist Soccer Zine: Issue Two, "Songs of the Southwest." — Protagonist Soccer
Issue One was such a hit, we decided to make issue two of The Protagonist Zine. This time we’re hitting the dusty trails and headed to the beautiful states of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona to bring y...
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February 12, 2026 at 5:06 PM
🏜️ The Protagonist Zine, Issue Two “Songs of the Southwest” pre-order update!
🌵 All material has been submitted to the design director and after layout is complete, it goes to print!
🧡 Thanks for your patience and if you haven’t ordered a copy, please do! www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/rdli1h4...
🌵 All material has been submitted to the design director and after layout is complete, it goes to print!
🧡 Thanks for your patience and if you haven’t ordered a copy, please do! www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/rdli1h4...
▪️Josh says Bollocks to the contraction of #USOC26 for the FIFA WC! You should be EXPANDING the tournament to bring affordable soccer/futbol to everyone who’s been priced out or who does not support the WC’s political endeavor.
February 12, 2026 at 2:54 PM
▪️Josh says Bollocks to the contraction of #USOC26 for the FIFA WC! You should be EXPANDING the tournament to bring affordable soccer/futbol to everyone who’s been priced out or who does not support the WC’s political endeavor.
💻 ICYMI: The Protagonist Show (TPS) s1.e21
▪️ @joshuaduder.bsky.social & @danvaughn.bsky.social are back with a handful of topics to discuss including:
• USL Realignment
• USWNT Friendlies
• USOC Round One Matchups
Plus a pile of other things!
youtu.be/qAu8llyBCv4?...
▪️ @joshuaduder.bsky.social & @danvaughn.bsky.social are back with a handful of topics to discuss including:
• USL Realignment
• USWNT Friendlies
• USOC Round One Matchups
Plus a pile of other things!
youtu.be/qAu8llyBCv4?...
The Protagonist Show - S1.E21 - USL Realignment and it's Implications
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February 12, 2026 at 2:15 PM
💻 ICYMI: The Protagonist Show (TPS) s1.e21
▪️ @joshuaduder.bsky.social & @danvaughn.bsky.social are back with a handful of topics to discuss including:
• USL Realignment
• USWNT Friendlies
• USOC Round One Matchups
Plus a pile of other things!
youtu.be/qAu8llyBCv4?...
▪️ @joshuaduder.bsky.social & @danvaughn.bsky.social are back with a handful of topics to discuss including:
• USL Realignment
• USWNT Friendlies
• USOC Round One Matchups
Plus a pile of other things!
youtu.be/qAu8llyBCv4?...
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✈️ I’ll be flying into Newark, 🚙 driving up to Paterson with @jhowardfusco.bsky.social to see what burgers or beers we can find.
🎥 Then filming the march to the match and experience the Cosmos.
🗽Head into NY to volunteer with EV♥️s and eat at River Crest..,
❓Who’s with us?
🎥 Then filming the march to the match and experience the Cosmos.
🗽Head into NY to volunteer with EV♥️s and eat at River Crest..,
❓Who’s with us?
✈️ Confirmed: Away Days, Season 2.
🎬 Ep 1 will be NY/NJ to see the return of @nycosmos.bsky.social, see local club @nyintfc.bsky.social in action, and spend time in the communities.
🍕 Who’s got the greatest slice?
☕️ Where do we grab a cappuccino?
🏨 Where do we sleep?
🎬 Ep 1 will be NY/NJ to see the return of @nycosmos.bsky.social, see local club @nyintfc.bsky.social in action, and spend time in the communities.
🍕 Who’s got the greatest slice?
☕️ Where do we grab a cappuccino?
🏨 Where do we sleep?
February 10, 2026 at 9:49 PM
✈️ I’ll be flying into Newark, 🚙 driving up to Paterson with @jhowardfusco.bsky.social to see what burgers or beers we can find.
🎥 Then filming the march to the match and experience the Cosmos.
🗽Head into NY to volunteer with EV♥️s and eat at River Crest..,
❓Who’s with us?
🎥 Then filming the march to the match and experience the Cosmos.
🗽Head into NY to volunteer with EV♥️s and eat at River Crest..,
❓Who’s with us?
✈️ Confirmed: Away Days, Season 2.
🎬 Ep 1 will be NY/NJ to see the return of @nycosmos.bsky.social, see local club @nyintfc.bsky.social in action, and spend time in the communities.
🍕 Who’s got the greatest slice?
☕️ Where do we grab a cappuccino?
🏨 Where do we sleep?
🎬 Ep 1 will be NY/NJ to see the return of @nycosmos.bsky.social, see local club @nyintfc.bsky.social in action, and spend time in the communities.
🍕 Who’s got the greatest slice?
☕️ Where do we grab a cappuccino?
🏨 Where do we sleep?
February 10, 2026 at 9:37 PM
✈️ Confirmed: Away Days, Season 2.
🎬 Ep 1 will be NY/NJ to see the return of @nycosmos.bsky.social, see local club @nyintfc.bsky.social in action, and spend time in the communities.
🍕 Who’s got the greatest slice?
☕️ Where do we grab a cappuccino?
🏨 Where do we sleep?
🎬 Ep 1 will be NY/NJ to see the return of @nycosmos.bsky.social, see local club @nyintfc.bsky.social in action, and spend time in the communities.
🍕 Who’s got the greatest slice?
☕️ Where do we grab a cappuccino?
🏨 Where do we sleep?
🟧 @toeswiggle.bsky.social 's 2025 Fall Season Super Eleven:
▪️The Gainbridge Super League 25/26 season brought a new team and players into the league. There have been many surprises with players wanting to leave their mark. www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/202...
▪️The Gainbridge Super League 25/26 season brought a new team and players into the league. There have been many surprises with players wanting to leave their mark. www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/202...
February 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
🟧 @toeswiggle.bsky.social 's 2025 Fall Season Super Eleven:
▪️The Gainbridge Super League 25/26 season brought a new team and players into the league. There have been many surprises with players wanting to leave their mark. www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/202...
▪️The Gainbridge Super League 25/26 season brought a new team and players into the league. There have been many surprises with players wanting to leave their mark. www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/202...
🟧 Only one thing could bring Danielle back from her epic Euro travels: Super League action!
🎙️Dan and John join in to talk about the break, the first week of matches, and all the movement of players between clubs open.spotify.com/episode/4XQA...
🎙️Dan and John join in to talk about the break, the first week of matches, and all the movement of players between clubs open.spotify.com/episode/4XQA...
The Super Show - We Are Back, BABY!
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February 9, 2026 at 6:44 PM
🟧 Only one thing could bring Danielle back from her epic Euro travels: Super League action!
🎙️Dan and John join in to talk about the break, the first week of matches, and all the movement of players between clubs open.spotify.com/episode/4XQA...
🎙️Dan and John join in to talk about the break, the first week of matches, and all the movement of players between clubs open.spotify.com/episode/4XQA...
⁉️Who Are Ya!: New Northerners FC (RATS)
▪️Homegrown in the Pacific Northwest, New Northerners FC ply their trade in the RATS (Recreational Adult Team Soccer) league of Seattle. We reached out for more information and they were happy to reply www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...
▪️Homegrown in the Pacific Northwest, New Northerners FC ply their trade in the RATS (Recreational Adult Team Soccer) league of Seattle. We reached out for more information and they were happy to reply www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...
February 9, 2026 at 2:15 PM
⁉️Who Are Ya!: New Northerners FC (RATS)
▪️Homegrown in the Pacific Northwest, New Northerners FC ply their trade in the RATS (Recreational Adult Team Soccer) league of Seattle. We reached out for more information and they were happy to reply www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...
▪️Homegrown in the Pacific Northwest, New Northerners FC ply their trade in the RATS (Recreational Adult Team Soccer) league of Seattle. We reached out for more information and they were happy to reply www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...
Brand new episode of The Protagonist Show out on Youtube and Spotify tonight!
youtu.be/qAu8llyBCv4?...
youtu.be/qAu8llyBCv4?...
The Protagonist Show - S1.E21 - USL Realignment and it's Implications
YouTube video by Protagonist Soccer
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February 7, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Brand new episode of The Protagonist Show out on Youtube and Spotify tonight!
youtu.be/qAu8llyBCv4?...
youtu.be/qAu8llyBCv4?...
🦑 @joshuaduder.bsky.social kicks off a fresh season of the show with Bill Taylor, part of the leadership team at expansion side Athletic Club Boise.
🎙️Bill shares his background and all the work going into the launch of their new club #OLUTC open.spotify.com/episode/2xzd...
🎙️Bill shares his background and all the work going into the launch of their new club #OLUTC open.spotify.com/episode/2xzd...
February 4, 2026 at 7:37 PM
🦑 @joshuaduder.bsky.social kicks off a fresh season of the show with Bill Taylor, part of the leadership team at expansion side Athletic Club Boise.
🎙️Bill shares his background and all the work going into the launch of their new club #OLUTC open.spotify.com/episode/2xzd...
🎙️Bill shares his background and all the work going into the launch of their new club #OLUTC open.spotify.com/episode/2xzd...
☘️ Checking our inventory and there is only one Cleveland Shamrocks shirt by Icarus left in SMALL then it is gone forever - buy it today and I’ll load up the poly mailer with extra swag! www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/vital-v...
February 3, 2026 at 7:23 PM
☘️ Checking our inventory and there is only one Cleveland Shamrocks shirt by Icarus left in SMALL then it is gone forever - buy it today and I’ll load up the poly mailer with extra swag! www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/vital-v...
🎙️ In this episode of MWPL Insiders, Justin speaks with Alen Bradaric, owner of BOHFS of St. Louis. The two talk about the formation of BOHFS, its ode to Bosnian heritage, its journey in the US Open Cup, and more!
open.spotify.com/episode/4XHp...
open.spotify.com/episode/4XHp...
February 3, 2026 at 4:16 PM
🎙️ In this episode of MWPL Insiders, Justin speaks with Alen Bradaric, owner of BOHFS of St. Louis. The two talk about the formation of BOHFS, its ode to Bosnian heritage, its journey in the US Open Cup, and more!
open.spotify.com/episode/4XHp...
open.spotify.com/episode/4XHp...
✈️ Confirmed: Away Days, Season 2.
🎬 Ep 2 will be Portland, Or to catch @portlandbangers.bsky.social , @cherrybombsfc.bsky.social , Deportivo Rose City & St Johns FC…
🍻 Where should we drink? Where should we eat?
🎬 Ep 2 will be Portland, Or to catch @portlandbangers.bsky.social , @cherrybombsfc.bsky.social , Deportivo Rose City & St Johns FC…
🍻 Where should we drink? Where should we eat?
February 2, 2026 at 10:30 PM
✈️ Confirmed: Away Days, Season 2.
🎬 Ep 2 will be Portland, Or to catch @portlandbangers.bsky.social , @cherrybombsfc.bsky.social , Deportivo Rose City & St Johns FC…
🍻 Where should we drink? Where should we eat?
🎬 Ep 2 will be Portland, Or to catch @portlandbangers.bsky.social , @cherrybombsfc.bsky.social , Deportivo Rose City & St Johns FC…
🍻 Where should we drink? Where should we eat?
Oh. Oh my.
🎶Ha, Sicker than your average🎶
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@kitszn.bsky.social
@jdnalton.bsky.social
@alongcamepoly4thew.bsky.social
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
@footballheritage.bsky.social
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
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@jdnalton.bsky.social
@alongcamepoly4thew.bsky.social
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
@footballheritage.bsky.social
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
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Warm-Up Track Jacket | 7th St. Burger, NYIFC, and EVLovesNYC Collab
Be the coolest cat in town and support your friendly neighborhood food bank at the same time. This sporty wardrobe essential is the latest collaboration between our generous sponsors at 7th Street Bur...
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February 2, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Oh. Oh my.
⁉️Who Are Ya!: West Texas FC (USL League Two)
▪️As we continue to get to know soccer in Texas, we are happy to share West Texas FC with you and as they would tell you, “West Texas is the Best Texas.” www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...
▪️As we continue to get to know soccer in Texas, we are happy to share West Texas FC with you and as they would tell you, “West Texas is the Best Texas.” www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...
February 2, 2026 at 2:19 PM
⁉️Who Are Ya!: West Texas FC (USL League Two)
▪️As we continue to get to know soccer in Texas, we are happy to share West Texas FC with you and as they would tell you, “West Texas is the Best Texas.” www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...
▪️As we continue to get to know soccer in Texas, we are happy to share West Texas FC with you and as they would tell you, “West Texas is the Best Texas.” www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...
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Just visited with Liam and his father at Dilley detention center. I demanded his release and told him how much his family, his school, and our country loves him and is praying for him.
January 28, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Just visited with Liam and his father at Dilley detention center. I demanded his release and told him how much his family, his school, and our country loves him and is praying for him.
⁉️ Who Are Ya!: Cleveland United FC (UPSL)
▪️Cleveland has a new member of their community! We spoke with co-founder and primary owner, Albert Murza about new side Cleveland United FC and how they’re set to join UPSL and earn their way to the top www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...
▪️Cleveland has a new member of their community! We spoke with co-founder and primary owner, Albert Murza about new side Cleveland United FC and how they’re set to join UPSL and earn their way to the top www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...
January 27, 2026 at 2:22 PM
⁉️ Who Are Ya!: Cleveland United FC (UPSL)
▪️Cleveland has a new member of their community! We spoke with co-founder and primary owner, Albert Murza about new side Cleveland United FC and how they’re set to join UPSL and earn their way to the top www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...
▪️Cleveland has a new member of their community! We spoke with co-founder and primary owner, Albert Murza about new side Cleveland United FC and how they’re set to join UPSL and earn their way to the top www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...
🎙️ICYMI: It's the return of the MWPL Insiders and we've got special guests to help reboot the show! Tyler and Henrique from Goshen City FC join the podcast to discuss their club and path in the beautiful game open.spotify.com/episode/20XK...
MWPL Insiders - Episode 8: Return of the Show with Goshen City FC
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January 26, 2026 at 4:11 PM
🎙️ICYMI: It's the return of the MWPL Insiders and we've got special guests to help reboot the show! Tyler and Henrique from Goshen City FC join the podcast to discuss their club and path in the beautiful game open.spotify.com/episode/20XK...
▪️Brian Dunseth Opens Up About His Career to Protagonist Soccer
▪️Breaking the Lines’ Zach Lowy sits down with soccer pundit, and former MLS player, Brian Dunseth to share the story of his soccer career, so far www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/bri...
▪️Breaking the Lines’ Zach Lowy sits down with soccer pundit, and former MLS player, Brian Dunseth to share the story of his soccer career, so far www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/bri...
January 26, 2026 at 2:59 PM
▪️Brian Dunseth Opens Up About His Career to Protagonist Soccer
▪️Breaking the Lines’ Zach Lowy sits down with soccer pundit, and former MLS player, Brian Dunseth to share the story of his soccer career, so far www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/bri...
▪️Breaking the Lines’ Zach Lowy sits down with soccer pundit, and former MLS player, Brian Dunseth to share the story of his soccer career, so far www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/bri...
🗝️Name The Player: 01/23/26 Weekly Key
▪️For a few months we’ve been putting slides out on the socials asking you, our readers, to name the player based on the clubs she or he has played for. But we never really provided the correct answers… while, now we are! www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/nam...
▪️For a few months we’ve been putting slides out on the socials asking you, our readers, to name the player based on the clubs she or he has played for. But we never really provided the correct answers… while, now we are! www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/nam...
January 24, 2026 at 6:26 PM
🗝️Name The Player: 01/23/26 Weekly Key
▪️For a few months we’ve been putting slides out on the socials asking you, our readers, to name the player based on the clubs she or he has played for. But we never really provided the correct answers… while, now we are! www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/nam...
▪️For a few months we’ve been putting slides out on the socials asking you, our readers, to name the player based on the clubs she or he has played for. But we never really provided the correct answers… while, now we are! www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/nam...
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As announced last night live on KitSZN - we are starting a KitSZN "Garage Sale" to benefit the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota.
We will be selling kits, merch, gear whatever we have on us. With 100% of the proceeds going to ILCM.
Follow the thread below to figure out how to participate:
We will be selling kits, merch, gear whatever we have on us. With 100% of the proceeds going to ILCM.
Follow the thread below to figure out how to participate:
January 23, 2026 at 3:08 PM
As announced last night live on KitSZN - we are starting a KitSZN "Garage Sale" to benefit the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota.
We will be selling kits, merch, gear whatever we have on us. With 100% of the proceeds going to ILCM.
Follow the thread below to figure out how to participate:
We will be selling kits, merch, gear whatever we have on us. With 100% of the proceeds going to ILCM.
Follow the thread below to figure out how to participate:
🫵 Can YOU name the player? Level: Legendary!
January 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM
🫵 Can YOU name the player? Level: Legendary!