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All the podcasts from the Protagonist Family on one feed. All grassroots soccer - NISA, NPSL, UPSL, UWS, WPSL, GCPL, Regional

The Protagonist Show - Ep. 13 - DCFC, Vermont Green, and Soccer South of the Border 08/14/2025

The Protagonist Show - Ep. 13 - DCFC, Vermont Green, and Soccer South of the Border Josh and Dan take on the biggest news in the American game (and beyond) and bring their own dynamic approach and perspective to discussing it. /episode/index/show/pllss/id/37812525

The Super Show - 2 Weeks to Go 08/12/2025

The Super Show - 2 Weeks to Go With the Super League just around the corner, we break down all the action and offseason movement going on. /episode/index/show/pllss/id/37777880

The Super Show - Trauma Dump 08/05/2025

The Super Show - Trauma Dump This episode begins with some sadness, but we get off the couch and finish strong by recapping the roster building from all over the USL Super League. /episode/index/show/pllss/id/37675895

The C - Episode 23 Wrap Up USL Cup Group Stages 08/02/2025

The C - Episode 23 Wrap Up USL Cup Group Stages Chris Walker and Josh Duder say goodbye to the Jägermeister / USL Cup Group Stages and hello to the Quarterfinals. We take a look at the regular season table for both East and West Coast teams then give our score predictions for this weekend's fixtures. /episode/index/show/pllss/id/37644290

The W Show - A Champion Among Us 07/31/2025

The W Show - A Champion Among Us Mark Davis, cofounder of the USL W League Champions, Utah United, joins the show to talk about his team's run to the top of the league. /episode/index/show/pllss/id/37627585

The Protagonist Show - S1.E11 - A Messi All Star Break 07/27/2025

The Protagonist Show - S1.E11 - A Messi All Star Break Messi skipped the MLS All-Star match and now all hell is breaking loose. Does this spell the end of his time in the States? Probably not, but we discuss it regardless. Plus NISA 3.0 and season two of the USL Super League. /episode/index/show/pllss/id/37565135

The C - Episode 22, Matchweek 20 Review and USL Cup Preview 07/25/2025

The C - Episode 22, Matchweek 20 Review and USL Cup Preview Chris and Josh are back for another look around the USL Championship - from the results and table in the regular season so far, to the final games in the Jagermeister / USL Cup Group Stages. Join us for a whip around the top division of the biggest league in the world! /episode/index/show/pllss/id/37545680

The Super Show - Superpowered Lexington? 07/22/2025

The Super Show - Superpowered Lexington? League MVP Emina Ekić is on the move to Lexington along with a host of other talented veterans, making the team in black and green a favorite for next season. The crew break down all the offseason moves and what it will mean for the 2025-26 USL Super League. /episode/index/show/pllss/id/37500465

The W Show - Championship Preview 07/18/2025

The W Show - Championship Preview With the USL W League Championship match set to kick off on Saturday, John and Dan discuss Utah United and NC Courage U23. How they got there, how they play, and what they expect from this final match of the weekend. It's been a long season, but we're about to crown a champion. /episode/index/show/pllss/id/37452455

Ex Libris Protagonist - A Conversation with Robert Andrew Powell 07/17/2025

Ex Libris Protagonist - A Conversation with Robert Andrew Powell The author of This Love is Not For Cowards: Salvation and Soccer in Ciudad Juárez sits down with Josh and Dan to discuss his book, his time in one of the most dangerous cities in the world, and how soccer inspired his work. /episode/index/show/pllss/id/37435650

The Super Show - Dallas Trinity's Allie Thornton 07/10/2025

The Super Show - Dallas Trinity's Allie Thornton Trinity superstar Allie Thornton joins the show to talk about her season last year, winning the Golden Boot, and how her time in Europe helped shape her play. After the interview, the crew breaks down a couple of clubs' roster moves and how they could change the table next season. /episode/index/show/pllss/id/37356395

90+1 - Gold Cup Recap 07/09/2025

90+1 - Gold Cup Recap Dan is joined by Josh Duder to talk all things Gold Cup, including the final loss against Mexico 2-1. What does the roster look like moving forward? What players made their mark? Should the veterans who skipped the competition have anything to worry about? All those questions and more on this episode of 90+1. /episode/index/show/pllss/id/37343950

The W Show - Playoff Update and Vanessa Crisp of FC Olympia 07/09/2025

The W Show - Playoff Update and Vanessa Crisp of FC Olympia GM of FC Olympia, Vanessa Crip, joins the show to talk all things northwest soccer and her teams playoff run ending in the round of 16. She also discusses a potential stadium plan and what the club will be working on in the offseason. After, the boys take a quick tour of the playoff picture, then look forward to the semifinal matchups this weekend! /episode/index/show/pllss/id/37343425

Protagonist Interviews: Copa Tejas 07/08/2025

Protagonist Interviews: Copa Tejas Just before last weekend's matchup between El Paso Locomotive and San Antonio FC, Dan sat down with the two founders of Copa Tejas, Steve Arters and Danielle Gawronski. They explain the competition, the important role it plays for Texas soccer clubs, and how they'd love to see it expand. /episode/index/show/pllss/id/37338350

The W Show - Playoff Preview with Stockton Cargo 07/03/2025

The W Show - Playoff Preview with Stockton Cargo Lee Neves and Vanessa Penuna from Stockton Cargo join Dan and John to discuss their regular season title and look forward to the USL W Playoffs. /episode/index/show/pllss/id/37266665

The Protagonist Show - S1.E10 - Gold Cup, Club World Cup, And Everything Else 07/03/2025

The Protagonist Show - S1.E10 - Gold Cup, Club World Cup, And Everything Else With the news bring dominated by Cup competitions, Dan and Josh break down the state of play and what they are watching. /episode/index/show/pllss/id/37266700

The Super Show - Recapping Season One 07/01/2025

The Super Show - Recapping Season One With the second season of the Super League just around the corner, the gang discuss the season that was. What was good, what was bad, and why on Earth did Pauline MacDonald get fired! /episode/index/show/pllss/id/37233025

The W Show - Annapolis Blues' Head Coach Ashly Kennedy 06/26/2025

The W Show - Annapolis Blues' Head Coach Ashly Kennedy Ashly Kennedy joins the show to discuss her teams dominance in their opening year in the USL W League. Plus a full recap of the playoff races across the league! /episode/index/show/pllss/id/37157100

The C - Episode 21 06/25/2025

The C - Episode 21 Chris and Josh check out the scores and results from Matchweek 16 in the USL Championship then look forward to the couple of games in Matchweek 17. Then, we check out the standings in the USL / Jagermeister Cup and whip through the upcoming games in this round. /episode/index/show/pllss/id/37153040

The C - Episode 20 06/20/2025

The C - Episode 20 This week on The C, Chris and Josh take a look back at the results in the USL Championship from matchweek 15 then look forward to matchweek 16. In between, we peek at the table and discuss the teams in good form vs teams who have to make up some ground as we pass the 1/3 mark of the schedule. /episode/index/show/pllss/id/37090690

The Super Show - An Interview with Tampa Bay Head Coach Denise Schilte-Brown 06/18/2025

The Super Show - An Interview with Tampa Bay Head Coach Denise Schilte-Brown Head Coach Denise Schilte-Brown sits down with Dan to discuss her club's championship season. /episode/index/show/pllss/id/37051485

The Super Show - The Sun Queens 06/18/2025

The Super Show - The Sun Queens The 2024-2025 USL Super League season is done and in the books! We break down the final and celebrate Tampa's win at home, plus a lot of looking forward in this episode. /episode/index/show/pllss/id/37051330

One League Under the C - Episode 55 w/ guest Elliot Barr AKA Yogi 06/13/2025

One League Under the C - Episode 55 w/ guest Elliot Barr AKA Yogi On this ep of OLUTC, Josh catches up with Elliot Barr, AKA Yogi, of the River City 93 and Walkin' 90 Podcasts. We run the rule over the most recent USL Cup results and discuss whether the Richmond Kickers have a hope and a prayer to climb out of the cellar of their cup group. We also discuss their positive place in the league table and the players who have gotten them there. /episode/index/show/pllss/id/36997390

The Super Show - Super Semifinals! 06/10/2025

The Super Show - Super Semifinals! Two matches, two results, on to the USL Super League Final. The crew break down how Ft Lauderdale knocked off Carolina and Tampa was able to eliminate Dallas. /episode/index/show/pllss/id/36932715

The Super Show - Super Guest Amanda Vandervort! 06/06/2025

The Super Show - Super Guest Amanda Vandervort! The President of the USL Super League joins the show to discuss her work in women's soccer, how she thought the first season went, and why she thinks the best is yet to come. /episode/index/show/pllss/id/36883150

The W Show - Madeline McCracken of Richmond Ivy 06/04/2025

The W Show - Madeline McCracken of Richmond Ivy Madeline McCracken, Sporting Director for Richmond Ivy, joins John and Dan to discuss all things Richmond. After, the guys break down the divisional leaders and look forward to the weekend. /episode/index/show/pllss/id/36843125

The Super Show - Regular Season is OVER 06/04/2025

The Super Show - Regular Season is OVER With the USL Super League regular season done and dusted, the crew looks back on the weekend, then forward to the playoffs. And Dan throws a fit that Spokane won't be there. /episode/index/show/pllss/id/36843640

Ex Libris Protagonist - A Conversation with Dr. David Kilpatrick Pt. 2 05/30/2025

Ex Libris Protagonist - A Conversation with Dr. David Kilpatrick Pt. 2 We have the privilege to discuss 95 Theses on the Reformation of Football: Disputation on the Power and Efficacy of Global Football Governance with author, Dr David Kilpatrick. Over two parts we discuss the state of the sport, how we've come to adore it, and how to best preserve association football, or soccer. World Cups, Promotion & Relegation, Closed Systems, and Women's access to the sport are all covered. It's a long listen, but incredibly informative and full of ideas and opinions which might engage your intellectual mode. /episode/index/show/pllss/id/36652725

The Super Show - Just the Two of Us... 05/29/2025

The Super Show - Just the Two of Us... John and Dan discuss the results from the week that was. Big moves my Ft Lauderdale and continued sinking from Dallas. Spokane has all to play for in the last week of the season! /episode/index/show/pllss/id/36764485

The C - Episode 19 05/28/2025

The C - Episode 19 Chris and Josh are back with Episode 19 of THE C - we review the scorlines from matchday 12, take a look at the Western and Eastern Conference standings, then preview the only three league games this coming week. Lastly, we whip through the 16 fixtures in this USL Cup break and pick out a few which seem most interesting to us. /episode/index/show/pllss/id/36760545

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