@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
Website and Podcast Channel dedicated to lower league soccer in the United States.
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social⁉️ Who Are Ya!: San Francisco City FC (USL League 2 / SFSFL)
🌁 This week we get to know @sfcityfc.com , a majority supporter-owned model of sustainability, who just finished off their best ever season in USL League 2 and are getting ready for next year’s USOC www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social🌁 Check out this great documentary project Roll Fog by filmaker Daniel Diaz.
🏟️ SF is home to @sfcityfc.com , El Farolito SC, SF Nighthawks and a hundred more grassroots clubs.
🎥 This doc spotlights the relationship between club, supporters, and stadium.
youtu.be/-hGQ1-8JH8M?...
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social🗽 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...
@joshuaduder.bsky.socialReposted by @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social▪️We went and created our own retro tobacco card set for @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
📦 Select cards will ship out with specific products. The Screw card will ship with the shirts… Stephen Negoesco will ship with the SF Zine.
🔥 Could not get done w/o @calyxworks.com & @dancreel.com
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social▪️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...
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social🏆 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...
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social⁉️ 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...
@thecup.usReposted by @protagonistsoccer.bsky.socialSO MUCH OPEN CUP!
The 2027 US Open Cup Second Qualifying Round kicks off today with 32 games. Its #USOC2027 all day, across the country, including teams from 13 states.
PREVIEW, with stream links (when available): thecup.us/2026/10/03/2...
(Graphics by @franklan.bsky.social)
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social📚 UPDATE: This will be the *FINAL* shout for preordering the SF Issue.
👨🏻💻 All updates are in. Final editing this weekend. Finally goes to print ASAP.
📦 Once they are here, they’ll get packed up with stickers and a unique retro tobacco card then sent to you!
www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/pre-ord...
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social👕 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.
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social⭐️ 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...
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social⭐️ 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...
@jdnalton.bsky.socialReposted by @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social"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."
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social🎙️ Listen here to the full conversation @joshuaduder.bsky.social had with 1999 World Cup Golden Boot Winner Sissi.
🇧🇷 They discuss leaving home at 14 to play futebol, the importance of being a 99er, and the pioneer days of professional women’s soccer in the US podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social🎙️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.
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.socialWho 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...
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social🌁 ICYMI: Club Atletico de San Francisco of the SFSFL was our Who Are Ya!? Club of the week. www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social🎙️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...
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social🎙️ 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...
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social🐈⬛ 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...
