John Howard-Fusco
@jhowardfusco.bsky.social
Terminally Jersey guy who podcasts and sometimes writes for Protagonist Soccer. Writes stuff about food, too. Even published a book. Neat, huh?
Honestly, I can't of a better phrase than "served in a pool of molten cheese" right now. Going to have some lurid dreams tonight.
January 12, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Honestly, I can't of a better phrase than "served in a pool of molten cheese" right now. Going to have some lurid dreams tonight.
Burl Ives might melt under pressure. Just sayin'.
December 25, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Burl Ives might melt under pressure. Just sayin'.
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2021's winner was KC Courage, playing in the @wpslofficial.bsky.social.
Lis Schendel described the team as "the type of club we aspire to play for, to have our children play for, and they are the type of club we want in our city so we can root for them."
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Lis Schendel described the team as "the type of club we aspire to play for, to have our children play for, and they are the type of club we want in our city so we can root for them."
www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/cot...
December 12, 2025 at 11:52 AM
2021's winner was KC Courage, playing in the @wpslofficial.bsky.social.
Lis Schendel described the team as "the type of club we aspire to play for, to have our children play for, and they are the type of club we want in our city so we can root for them."
www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/cot...
Lis Schendel described the team as "the type of club we aspire to play for, to have our children play for, and they are the type of club we want in our city so we can root for them."
www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/cot...
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2020 saw the Maryland Bobcats rise above the chaos to claim that year's Club of the Year.
"Maryland Bobcats are the epitome of what we want from our local clubs. Make moves based on values, look for the chance to grow, nail every opportunity with passion."
www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/cot...
"Maryland Bobcats are the epitome of what we want from our local clubs. Make moves based on values, look for the chance to grow, nail every opportunity with passion."
www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/cot...
December 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM
2020 saw the Maryland Bobcats rise above the chaos to claim that year's Club of the Year.
"Maryland Bobcats are the epitome of what we want from our local clubs. Make moves based on values, look for the chance to grow, nail every opportunity with passion."
www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/cot...
"Maryland Bobcats are the epitome of what we want from our local clubs. Make moves based on values, look for the chance to grow, nail every opportunity with passion."
www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/cot...
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In 2019, it was Pensacola FC of @wpslsoccer.bsky.social.
“The best soccer played in this country is played by women. And, if that is a fact, then Pensacola FC is one of the best amateur clubs in the world, certainly the best amateur club in the country.”
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“The best soccer played in this country is played by women. And, if that is a fact, then Pensacola FC is one of the best amateur clubs in the world, certainly the best amateur club in the country.”
www.protagonistsoccer.com/features/cot...
December 11, 2025 at 12:40 AM
In 2019, it was Pensacola FC of @wpslsoccer.bsky.social.
“The best soccer played in this country is played by women. And, if that is a fact, then Pensacola FC is one of the best amateur clubs in the world, certainly the best amateur club in the country.”
www.protagonistsoccer.com/features/cot...
“The best soccer played in this country is played by women. And, if that is a fact, then Pensacola FC is one of the best amateur clubs in the world, certainly the best amateur club in the country.”
www.protagonistsoccer.com/features/cot...
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In 2018, Inocentes FC (UPSL) won the first award.
“This is what local soccer is about; tying the club to the community. Inocentes is supported because generations of players have worn the name and familial roots have grown deep into local neighborhoods.”
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“This is what local soccer is about; tying the club to the community. Inocentes is supported because generations of players have worn the name and familial roots have grown deep into local neighborhoods.”
www.protagonistsoccer.com/end-of-the-y...
2018 Protagonist Soccer Club of the Year — Protagonist Soccer
When we made the list for Club of the Year, we all used our own logic to choose our nominee. Each club had merit in their own right and each writer had specific reasons for choosing each club. Those r...
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December 11, 2025 at 12:18 AM
In 2018, Inocentes FC (UPSL) won the first award.
“This is what local soccer is about; tying the club to the community. Inocentes is supported because generations of players have worn the name and familial roots have grown deep into local neighborhoods.”
www.protagonistsoccer.com/end-of-the-y...
“This is what local soccer is about; tying the club to the community. Inocentes is supported because generations of players have worn the name and familial roots have grown deep into local neighborhoods.”
www.protagonistsoccer.com/end-of-the-y...
"Oh the band is out on the field!!" will always be one of the funniest calls in a sporting event. Still makes me laugh.
November 21, 2025 at 5:17 AM
"Oh the band is out on the field!!" will always be one of the funniest calls in a sporting event. Still makes me laugh.
Agreed. A kit with fringe would make this all worthwhile.
November 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Agreed. A kit with fringe would make this all worthwhile.
From your mouth to God's ear.
November 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
From your mouth to God's ear.
Saving their pennies? I dunno.
November 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Saving their pennies? I dunno.