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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 27d

👕 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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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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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 8h

@dancreel.com provides a summary of the various trademark registrations of Scott "Matchmaker" Michaels and his various related organizations to help give some context as to why the current situation is what it is.

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 12h

🗓️ Sharktopus FC vs. Bellevue Athletic FC
🏟️ Jefferson Playfield, 6:30pm PT
“Both have been through this process before and both will give 100% when they face each other. Last year, Bellevue Athletic were knocked out in the 1st Qual Rd and Sharktopus were knocked out in the 2nd Qual Rd…”
- J Duder

Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 12h

🗓️ Oaklyn United FC vs. Scots-American Athletic Club
🏟️ Rowan University Soccer Stadium, 6pm ET
“The lads from Kearny are coming down to Glassboro to meet Oaklyn Utd; Scots-American prevailed in their first rd matchup last month in the not-as-storied rivalry between North & Central Jersey.”
- John HF

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 12h

🗓️ Napa Valley 1839 FC vs. FC Folsom
🏟️ Justin Siena High School, 7pm PT
“Napa & Folsom run in similar NorCal soccer circles; last year both were knocked out of Open Cup qualifying at this exact stage. In 2024 FC Folsom made a run through qualifying, all the way to the First Round Proper.”
-Josh Duder

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 13h

🗓️ FC Monmouth vs. Bulldogs SC
🏟️ Count Basie Park, 7pm ET
“FC Monmouth is Qualifying for the first time after having its best season to date in its inaugural season in The League For Clubs. Will be without its normal head coach and some players due to college...”
- Michael Battista

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 13h

🗓️ Tulsa Athletic vs. Denton Diablos at 🏟️ Athletic Community Field, 7pm CT
“It’s really great to see these two teams to play in meaningful competition with each other again - both have appeared in the Cup, but only one of our favorite clubs will be able to move on in this tournament.”
- Josh Duder

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 14h

🗓️ On Saturday, October 11th
🏟️ Vereinigung Erzgebirge vs Colonial SC at Vereinigung Clubhouse, 2:30pm ET
“Oktoberfest may have passed, but the VE boys from Bucks County will be looking for another reason to celebrate as they take on a familiar foe in Colonial SC...”
- John Howard-Fusco

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 14h

🏆 2026 US Open Cup: Second Qualifying Round
▪️If you like the US Open Cup Proper for its opening rounds, when we get to see teams we’ve never heard of before from cities we might not have ever been to, then you you’re gonna love the qualifying rounds! www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/202...

2026 US Open Cup: Second Qualifying Round — Protagonist Soccer

If you like the US Open Cup Proper for its opening rounds when we get to see teams we’ve never heard of before from cities we might not have ever been to, then you you’re gonna love the qualifying rou...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 2d

🦅As we countdown to Season Two of America’s Greatest, we revisit some great conversations from Season One.
🎙️ @joshuaduder.bsky.social and @dancreel.com are joined by @kkfla737.bsky.social to discuss USMNT vs Germany in the 1999 Confederations Cup open.spotify.com/episode/2wAG...

America's Greatest Season One Replay: 1999 Confed Cup, Germany vs USMNT w/ Kartik Krishnaiyer

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 3d

🗣️ We need your help! Only 10 Official Henny Derby shirts have been sold and we want to make an impact in the communities of @rivercity93.bsky.social and @kylecarr.bsky.social
👕 We have teamed up with @oliveandyork.com and all profit will be donated!
🫱🏾‍🫲🏽 Like & Share!
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Joshua R Duder @joshuaduder.bsky.social · 4d

Man, I love that @rgvredcrowns.bsky.social so much we’ve gotta make a
@protagonistsoccer.bsky.social “Birds of a Feather” Set 4… #watchthisspace
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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 4d

🔴👑 @rgvredcrowns.bsky.social rose from the ashes of a shuttered club to serve a La Frontera community who loves its futbol.
🦜But they’re more than that, they’re a fresh new idea of their own as well, read here!
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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 7d

🦌🏆 here’s our 2025 Jägermeister / USL Cup FINAL Preview:
🔸 @joshuaduder.bsky.social gives us the lowdown on two USL Championship teams, who are doing well in league play and surging up the table, which thrived in Group play and survived the Knockouts www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/our...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 10d

🐈‍⬛ One of the most highly regarded amateur soccer teams in New England during the late 1920s and early 1930s were the Black Cats of New Bedford. The team’s entire roster was made up of second generation Americans - read more by @dancreel.com www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/kic...

Kicking Back - The Black Cats of New Bedford (1920s - 1930s) — Protagonist Soccer

One of the most highly regarded amateur soccer teams in New England during the late 1920s and early 1930s were the Black Cats of New Bedford. The team’s entire roster was made up of second generation ...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 10d

🐈‍⬛ Spooky SZN has returned and so have our Black Cats of New Bedford kits!
♥️ Get yours in time for Halloween by ordering NOW + save $10 if you order before Oct 10th! (Shirt is already marked down but goes back up on the 11th) www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/vital-v...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 10d

🦅As we countdown to Season Two of America’s Greatest, we revisit some great conversations from Season One.
🎙️ @joshuaduder.bsky.social and @danvaughn.bsky.social are joined by @saintfdw.bsky.social to discuss DCFC vs Roots in the 2020 NISA Fall Championship open.spotify.com/episode/2c3x...

America's Greatest Season One Replay: 2020 NISA Fall Championship with g/ Fletcher Sharpe

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 11d

⁉️Who Are Ya⁉️
▪️Brooklyn City FC:
New York is full of soccer options, but if you’re based in Brooklyn, there may be no choice better than BrooklynCityFC - men’s, women’s, and youth programming is all available www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...

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US Open Cup News @thecup.us · 13d

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 16d

No one won, so everyone wins?

Week 5 of the Super League is done and dusted and @danvaughn.bsky.social has got all the details, plus some news and notes from your favorite Division One women's league!

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Super League Sync — Protagonist Soccer

So maybe it wasn’t the result we were looking for, but week 5 of the Gainbridge Super League saw plenty of action that we enjoyed. Here’s a quick recap and a look forward to week 6. by Dan Vaughn

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Zac @zrhdesign.bsky.social · 17d

If you want to know how I got my start with @nyintfc.bsky.social check out this podcast I did with @evlovesnyc.bsky.social

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Protagonist Podcasts: Those Who Support - EV Loves NYC

Born out of the pandemic from a love for soccer and the people of New York, EV Loves NYC sits down with Zac to discuss their work to help the hungry of their city.

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 17d

🧡💛 In Part Four, author @stephencbrandt.bsky.social explores the high-profile matches of the Fort Lauderdale Strikers during their NASL tenure. This is the final part of a four-part series on the Strikers www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/kic...

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 18d

⁉️ Who Are Ya⁉️
▪️FC Monmouth: they were one of the first clubs we presented back in 2017, but a lot has changed, so we reached out to get the update. They’ve been able to fulfill their hopes of community service; read more: www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...

Who Are Ya!: FC Monmouth — Protagonist Soccer

FC Monmouth was one of the first clubs we presented back in 2017, but a lot has changed, so we reached out to get the update. They’ve been able to fulfill their hopes of community service and have eve...

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Joshua R Duder @joshuaduder.bsky.social · 22d

💚💛 Pelé played his final professional match in the 1977 NASL Soccer Bowl for the NY Cosmos against Seattle Sounders.
🎙️ We break down the match, play by play, and discuss the music of the day as well.

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 22d

🦅 As we prepare to launch Season Two of America’s Greatest, we thought we’d countdown the week’s by re-releasing a few great discussions from S1.
🎙️ S1, E1 we discuss Pelé and the Cosmos vs Sounders in the ‘77 NASL Soccer Bowl with @davidkilpatrick.bsky.social
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America's Greatest Season One Replay: 1977 Soccer Bowl

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Protagonist Soccer @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social · 23d

Tom! Can you shoot us a DM? We'd love to chat about a project.