🗓️ Circle these dates. We team up with a host of USLL1 podcasters & writers to tell you which matches we’re most intrigued by and why. www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/cir...
March 25, 2026 at 1:48 PM
🗓️ Circle these dates. We team up with a host of USLL1 podcasters & writers to tell you which matches we’re most intrigued by and why. www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/cir...
🦑 OLUTC is back with a fresh ep! @joshuaduder.bsky.social catches up with @benjiwade.bsky.social to chat USLL1 action, then get into what’s making last year’s runners-up this year’s contenders open.spotify.com/episode/0q6b...
May 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
🦑 OLUTC is back with a fresh ep! @joshuaduder.bsky.social catches up with @benjiwade.bsky.social to chat USLL1 action, then get into what’s making last year’s runners-up this year’s contenders open.spotify.com/episode/0q6b...
🟠 Congratulations to @oneknoxsc.bsky.social who have completed the double- winning the USLL1 players shield and winning the playoff final.
🔸 7500 fans in attendance at Covenant Health Park. They went unbeaten at home all year, the first club in league history to pull it off.
🔸 7500 fans in attendance at Covenant Health Park. They went unbeaten at home all year, the first club in league history to pull it off.
November 17, 2025 at 12:10 AM
🟠 Congratulations to @oneknoxsc.bsky.social who have completed the double- winning the USLL1 players shield and winning the playoff final.
🔸 7500 fans in attendance at Covenant Health Park. They went unbeaten at home all year, the first club in league history to pull it off.
🔸 7500 fans in attendance at Covenant Health Park. They went unbeaten at home all year, the first club in league history to pull it off.
🟢 As initially reported by @battista.bsky.social
at @hudsonriverblue.com and confirmed by The Athletic, The Cosmos are returning to play in 2026!
▫️They’re joining as a professional team in USLL1
▫️Play their games at Hinchcliffe Stadium
▫️Dropping NY from their title and will be known as “Cosmos.”
at @hudsonriverblue.com and confirmed by The Athletic, The Cosmos are returning to play in 2026!
▫️They’re joining as a professional team in USLL1
▫️Play their games at Hinchcliffe Stadium
▫️Dropping NY from their title and will be known as “Cosmos.”
July 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
🟢 As initially reported by @battista.bsky.social
at @hudsonriverblue.com and confirmed by The Athletic, The Cosmos are returning to play in 2026!
▫️They’re joining as a professional team in USLL1
▫️Play their games at Hinchcliffe Stadium
▫️Dropping NY from their title and will be known as “Cosmos.”
at @hudsonriverblue.com and confirmed by The Athletic, The Cosmos are returning to play in 2026!
▫️They’re joining as a professional team in USLL1
▫️Play their games at Hinchcliffe Stadium
▫️Dropping NY from their title and will be known as “Cosmos.”
🦑 Episode 49 has surfaced!
🎙️ @leagueoneupdater.com joins @joshuaduder.bsky.social to discuss the signings for all the new clubs; discuss branding & team-building Richmond Kickers; and a Top 10 moves, so far, during the buildup to USLL1’s 2025 season open.spotify.com/episode/7hKk...
🎙️ @leagueoneupdater.com joins @joshuaduder.bsky.social to discuss the signings for all the new clubs; discuss branding & team-building Richmond Kickers; and a Top 10 moves, so far, during the buildup to USLL1’s 2025 season open.spotify.com/episode/7hKk...
February 10, 2025 at 11:01 PM
🦑 Episode 49 has surfaced!
🎙️ @leagueoneupdater.com joins @joshuaduder.bsky.social to discuss the signings for all the new clubs; discuss branding & team-building Richmond Kickers; and a Top 10 moves, so far, during the buildup to USLL1’s 2025 season open.spotify.com/episode/7hKk...
🎙️ @leagueoneupdater.com joins @joshuaduder.bsky.social to discuss the signings for all the new clubs; discuss branding & team-building Richmond Kickers; and a Top 10 moves, so far, during the buildup to USLL1’s 2025 season open.spotify.com/episode/7hKk...
▪️Farewell For Now: Tormenta FC Will Not Field a Team in 2026
▪️News broke Saturday morning that Tormenta FC were going on hiatus - the former USLL1 & USLW Champions will have both squads removed from their respective league schedules.
by Alex Ashton
www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/far...
▪️News broke Saturday morning that Tormenta FC were going on hiatus - the former USLL1 & USLW Champions will have both squads removed from their respective league schedules.
by Alex Ashton
www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/far...
February 23, 2026 at 3:33 PM
▪️Farewell For Now: Tormenta FC Will Not Field a Team in 2026
▪️News broke Saturday morning that Tormenta FC were going on hiatus - the former USLL1 & USLW Champions will have both squads removed from their respective league schedules.
by Alex Ashton
www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/far...
▪️News broke Saturday morning that Tormenta FC were going on hiatus - the former USLL1 & USLW Champions will have both squads removed from their respective league schedules.
by Alex Ashton
www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/far...
So we had MLS,USLC,USLL1 and NISA all post their schedules for 2025 today! That is impressive for US Soccer!
The upside to today's NISA League news is that it is the earliest we have ever received a NISA season schedule for the upcoming year.
December 20, 2024 at 12:02 AM
So we had MLS,USLC,USLL1 and NISA all post their schedules for 2025 today! That is impressive for US Soccer!
"Great conversation with Stephen Payne of Westchester SC! ⚽️✨ Check out some highlights from our interview as we dive into all things USL L1 and his journey on the field. 🔥 #WestchesterSC #USLL1 #SoccerTalk #BehindTheScenes"
February 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM
"Great conversation with Stephen Payne of Westchester SC! ⚽️✨ Check out some highlights from our interview as we dive into all things USL L1 and his journey on the field. 🔥 #WestchesterSC #USLL1 #SoccerTalk #BehindTheScenes"
I really think RGVFC would still be around if they were in USLL1 as well.
November 9, 2024 at 10:54 PM
I really think RGVFC would still be around if they were in USLL1 as well.
🎙️ Tonight I record with @thatguyyogi.bsky.social of @rivercity93.bsky.social to catch up on the @richmondkickers.bsky.social season so far, talk USLL1, and the USL Cup for @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
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June 6, 2025 at 6:29 PM
🎙️ Tonight I record with @thatguyyogi.bsky.social of @rivercity93.bsky.social to catch up on the @richmondkickers.bsky.social season so far, talk USLL1, and the USL Cup for @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
⚽️ @joshuaduder.bsky.social
🏆 Portland Hearts of Pine (USLL1) vs CD Faialense (BSSL)
🗓️ Thurs 03/20, 3:30pm PT / 6:30pm ET
🏟️ Franklin Athletic Complex
▪️ “The back-to-back BSSL Champs, CD Faialense visit fully loaded freshman USLL1 side Portland HOP in what could be the most fun match of the round!”
🏆 Portland Hearts of Pine (USLL1) vs CD Faialense (BSSL)
🗓️ Thurs 03/20, 3:30pm PT / 6:30pm ET
🏟️ Franklin Athletic Complex
▪️ “The back-to-back BSSL Champs, CD Faialense visit fully loaded freshman USLL1 side Portland HOP in what could be the most fun match of the round!”
March 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM
⚽️ @joshuaduder.bsky.social
🏆 Portland Hearts of Pine (USLL1) vs CD Faialense (BSSL)
🗓️ Thurs 03/20, 3:30pm PT / 6:30pm ET
🏟️ Franklin Athletic Complex
▪️ “The back-to-back BSSL Champs, CD Faialense visit fully loaded freshman USLL1 side Portland HOP in what could be the most fun match of the round!”
🏆 Portland Hearts of Pine (USLL1) vs CD Faialense (BSSL)
🗓️ Thurs 03/20, 3:30pm PT / 6:30pm ET
🏟️ Franklin Athletic Complex
▪️ “The back-to-back BSSL Champs, CD Faialense visit fully loaded freshman USLL1 side Portland HOP in what could be the most fun match of the round!”
The bottom three USLL1 teams have 2 wins and 2 draws over 15 total matches. The Naples win was 1-0 over Cosmos. The draws were both 0-0 scores.
Richmond's last match, a 3-2 win over AV Alta, is the best result out of all those matches.
Richmond's last match, a 3-2 win over AV Alta, is the best result out of all those matches.
August 5, 2026 at 5:54 PM
The bottom three USLL1 teams have 2 wins and 2 draws over 15 total matches. The Naples win was 1-0 over Cosmos. The draws were both 0-0 scores.
Richmond's last match, a 3-2 win over AV Alta, is the best result out of all those matches.
Richmond's last match, a 3-2 win over AV Alta, is the best result out of all those matches.
🎙️ Big weekend of pods on deck for @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
🦩 First we record Ep 51 of One League Under the C w/ @robchappell365.bsky.social of @talkinflock.bsky.social to go #fullmingo before the @forwardmadisonfc.bsky.social 2025 USLL1 season
❓Got mingo questions for Rob?
🦩 First we record Ep 51 of One League Under the C w/ @robchappell365.bsky.social of @talkinflock.bsky.social to go #fullmingo before the @forwardmadisonfc.bsky.social 2025 USLL1 season
❓Got mingo questions for Rob?
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February 26, 2025 at 2:38 AM
🎙️ Big weekend of pods on deck for @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social
🦩 First we record Ep 51 of One League Under the C w/ @robchappell365.bsky.social of @talkinflock.bsky.social to go #fullmingo before the @forwardmadisonfc.bsky.social 2025 USLL1 season
❓Got mingo questions for Rob?
🦩 First we record Ep 51 of One League Under the C w/ @robchappell365.bsky.social of @talkinflock.bsky.social to go #fullmingo before the @forwardmadisonfc.bsky.social 2025 USLL1 season
❓Got mingo questions for Rob?
The appearance of stability could be enhanced if they announced the desired # of teams in both USLC and USLL1.
November 14, 2024 at 5:24 PM
The appearance of stability could be enhanced if they announced the desired # of teams in both USLC and USLL1.
☑️ @danvaughn.bsky.social
⚽️ Chattanooga FC (MLSNP) vs Chattanooga Red Wolves (USLL1)
🗓️ Wed 04/02, 4:00pm PT / 7:00pm ET
🏟️ Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, TN
▪️ “Might be the most-watched match in this round of the Open Cup, thanks to the bad blood coursing between these two teams.”
⚽️ Chattanooga FC (MLSNP) vs Chattanooga Red Wolves (USLL1)
🗓️ Wed 04/02, 4:00pm PT / 7:00pm ET
🏟️ Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, TN
▪️ “Might be the most-watched match in this round of the Open Cup, thanks to the bad blood coursing between these two teams.”
April 1, 2025 at 4:24 PM
☑️ @danvaughn.bsky.social
⚽️ Chattanooga FC (MLSNP) vs Chattanooga Red Wolves (USLL1)
🗓️ Wed 04/02, 4:00pm PT / 7:00pm ET
🏟️ Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, TN
▪️ “Might be the most-watched match in this round of the Open Cup, thanks to the bad blood coursing between these two teams.”
⚽️ Chattanooga FC (MLSNP) vs Chattanooga Red Wolves (USLL1)
🗓️ Wed 04/02, 4:00pm PT / 7:00pm ET
🏟️ Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, TN
▪️ “Might be the most-watched match in this round of the Open Cup, thanks to the bad blood coursing between these two teams.”
⚽️ @cranekickslex.bsky.social
🏆 Lexington SC (USLL1) vs Southern Indiana FC (UPSL)
🗓️ Wed. 03/19, 7:30pm PT / 10:30pm ET
🏟️ Lexington SC Stadium
▪️ “This will be Southern Indiana FC’s first USOC appearance, but marks Lexington’s third attempt to advance beyond the initial round of entry. Lexington…”
🏆 Lexington SC (USLL1) vs Southern Indiana FC (UPSL)
🗓️ Wed. 03/19, 7:30pm PT / 10:30pm ET
🏟️ Lexington SC Stadium
▪️ “This will be Southern Indiana FC’s first USOC appearance, but marks Lexington’s third attempt to advance beyond the initial round of entry. Lexington…”
March 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
⚽️ @cranekickslex.bsky.social
🏆 Lexington SC (USLL1) vs Southern Indiana FC (UPSL)
🗓️ Wed. 03/19, 7:30pm PT / 10:30pm ET
🏟️ Lexington SC Stadium
▪️ “This will be Southern Indiana FC’s first USOC appearance, but marks Lexington’s third attempt to advance beyond the initial round of entry. Lexington…”
🏆 Lexington SC (USLL1) vs Southern Indiana FC (UPSL)
🗓️ Wed. 03/19, 7:30pm PT / 10:30pm ET
🏟️ Lexington SC Stadium
▪️ “This will be Southern Indiana FC’s first USOC appearance, but marks Lexington’s third attempt to advance beyond the initial round of entry. Lexington…”
⚽️ @joshuaduder.bsky.social
🏆 Appalachian FC (NPSL) vs One Knox SC (USLL1)
🗓️ Wed 03/19, 7:00pm PT / 10:00pm ET
🏟️ Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex
▪️ “Appalachian FC made their USOC debut in 2023, where they knocked-out NC Fusion in the first round but were themselves eliminated in Round Two by…”
🏆 Appalachian FC (NPSL) vs One Knox SC (USLL1)
🗓️ Wed 03/19, 7:00pm PT / 10:00pm ET
🏟️ Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex
▪️ “Appalachian FC made their USOC debut in 2023, where they knocked-out NC Fusion in the first round but were themselves eliminated in Round Two by…”
March 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
⚽️ @joshuaduder.bsky.social
🏆 Appalachian FC (NPSL) vs One Knox SC (USLL1)
🗓️ Wed 03/19, 7:00pm PT / 10:00pm ET
🏟️ Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex
▪️ “Appalachian FC made their USOC debut in 2023, where they knocked-out NC Fusion in the first round but were themselves eliminated in Round Two by…”
🏆 Appalachian FC (NPSL) vs One Knox SC (USLL1)
🗓️ Wed 03/19, 7:00pm PT / 10:00pm ET
🏟️ Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex
▪️ “Appalachian FC made their USOC debut in 2023, where they knocked-out NC Fusion in the first round but were themselves eliminated in Round Two by…”
#USLL1 pros Forward Madison faced #NPSL amateurs Duluth FC in the first round of #USOC2024 on Tuesday.
@northstarashle.bsky.social was there for us.
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@northstarashle.bsky.social was there for us.
lightsfootball.com/2024/03/us-o...
March 23, 2024 at 12:40 AM
#USLL1 pros Forward Madison faced #NPSL amateurs Duluth FC in the first round of #USOC2024 on Tuesday.
@northstarashle.bsky.social was there for us.
lightsfootball.com/2024/03/us-o...
@northstarashle.bsky.social was there for us.
lightsfootball.com/2024/03/us-o...
☑️ @joshuaduder.bsky.social
⚽️ Tacoma Defiance (MLSNP) vs Spokane Velocity (USLL1)
🗓️ Wed 04/02, 7:00pm PT / 10:00pm ET
🏟️ Starfire Sportsplex in Tukwila, WA
▪️ “The Tacoma Defiance are the MLSNP squad representing Seattle Sounders and are mid-table in Group B. They have only played a pair of…”
⚽️ Tacoma Defiance (MLSNP) vs Spokane Velocity (USLL1)
🗓️ Wed 04/02, 7:00pm PT / 10:00pm ET
🏟️ Starfire Sportsplex in Tukwila, WA
▪️ “The Tacoma Defiance are the MLSNP squad representing Seattle Sounders and are mid-table in Group B. They have only played a pair of…”
April 1, 2025 at 6:29 PM
☑️ @joshuaduder.bsky.social
⚽️ Tacoma Defiance (MLSNP) vs Spokane Velocity (USLL1)
🗓️ Wed 04/02, 7:00pm PT / 10:00pm ET
🏟️ Starfire Sportsplex in Tukwila, WA
▪️ “The Tacoma Defiance are the MLSNP squad representing Seattle Sounders and are mid-table in Group B. They have only played a pair of…”
⚽️ Tacoma Defiance (MLSNP) vs Spokane Velocity (USLL1)
🗓️ Wed 04/02, 7:00pm PT / 10:00pm ET
🏟️ Starfire Sportsplex in Tukwila, WA
▪️ “The Tacoma Defiance are the MLSNP squad representing Seattle Sounders and are mid-table in Group B. They have only played a pair of…”
☑️ @joshuaduder.bsky.social asst ed. Protagonist
🦌 Detroit City FC (USLC) vs Westchester SC (USLL1)
🗓️ 07/26, 4:00pm PT / 7:00pm ET
🏟️ Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck, MI
▫️ “The first time around, Detroit City put the gap between the Championship and League One on full display… But maybe it wasn’t…”
🦌 Detroit City FC (USLC) vs Westchester SC (USLL1)
🗓️ 07/26, 4:00pm PT / 7:00pm ET
🏟️ Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck, MI
▫️ “The first time around, Detroit City put the gap between the Championship and League One on full display… But maybe it wasn’t…”
April 25, 2025 at 6:16 PM
☑️ @joshuaduder.bsky.social asst ed. Protagonist
🦌 Detroit City FC (USLC) vs Westchester SC (USLL1)
🗓️ 07/26, 4:00pm PT / 7:00pm ET
🏟️ Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck, MI
▫️ “The first time around, Detroit City put the gap between the Championship and League One on full display… But maybe it wasn’t…”
🦌 Detroit City FC (USLC) vs Westchester SC (USLL1)
🗓️ 07/26, 4:00pm PT / 7:00pm ET
🏟️ Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck, MI
▫️ “The first time around, Detroit City put the gap between the Championship and League One on full display… But maybe it wasn’t…”
I would love to know where they see MLSNP vs USLL1
February 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I would love to know where they see MLSNP vs USLL1
☑️ @joshuaduder.bsky.social asst ed. Protagonist
🦌 Rhode Island FC (USLC) vs Portland Hearts of Pine (USLL1)
🗓️ 06/28, 4:00pm PT / 7:00pm ET
🏟️ Tidewater Landing in Pawtucket, RI
▫️ “Revenge is a dish best served… freshly plucked from the Atlantic - as Portland Hearts of Pine look to make lobster…”
🦌 Rhode Island FC (USLC) vs Portland Hearts of Pine (USLL1)
🗓️ 06/28, 4:00pm PT / 7:00pm ET
🏟️ Tidewater Landing in Pawtucket, RI
▫️ “Revenge is a dish best served… freshly plucked from the Atlantic - as Portland Hearts of Pine look to make lobster…”
April 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM
☑️ @joshuaduder.bsky.social asst ed. Protagonist
🦌 Rhode Island FC (USLC) vs Portland Hearts of Pine (USLL1)
🗓️ 06/28, 4:00pm PT / 7:00pm ET
🏟️ Tidewater Landing in Pawtucket, RI
▫️ “Revenge is a dish best served… freshly plucked from the Atlantic - as Portland Hearts of Pine look to make lobster…”
🦌 Rhode Island FC (USLC) vs Portland Hearts of Pine (USLL1)
🗓️ 06/28, 4:00pm PT / 7:00pm ET
🏟️ Tidewater Landing in Pawtucket, RI
▫️ “Revenge is a dish best served… freshly plucked from the Atlantic - as Portland Hearts of Pine look to make lobster…”
☑️ @battista.bsky.social
⚽️ Detroit City FC (USLC) vs Westchester SC (USLL1)
🗓️ Wed 04/16, 4:00pm PT / 7:00pm ET
🏟️ Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck, MI
▫️ “This is a perfect game for Westchester. Win? It’s an epic cupset for a young club! Lose? They get the exposure from a big game in an incredible…”
⚽️ Detroit City FC (USLC) vs Westchester SC (USLL1)
🗓️ Wed 04/16, 4:00pm PT / 7:00pm ET
🏟️ Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck, MI
▫️ “This is a perfect game for Westchester. Win? It’s an epic cupset for a young club! Lose? They get the exposure from a big game in an incredible…”
April 15, 2025 at 6:51 PM
☑️ @battista.bsky.social
⚽️ Detroit City FC (USLC) vs Westchester SC (USLL1)
🗓️ Wed 04/16, 4:00pm PT / 7:00pm ET
🏟️ Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck, MI
▫️ “This is a perfect game for Westchester. Win? It’s an epic cupset for a young club! Lose? They get the exposure from a big game in an incredible…”
⚽️ Detroit City FC (USLC) vs Westchester SC (USLL1)
🗓️ Wed 04/16, 4:00pm PT / 7:00pm ET
🏟️ Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck, MI
▫️ “This is a perfect game for Westchester. Win? It’s an epic cupset for a young club! Lose? They get the exposure from a big game in an incredible…”
🐚 Bob and I spoke about his experiences in world football, a passion for the sport, and harnessing the wonderful community of Naples, Florida to launch one of the newest clubs in USLL1.
😩 There are some technical issues, but its s good conversation!
😩 There are some technical issues, but its s good conversation!
🦑 Check out the latest ep of OLUTC - @joshuaduder.bsky.social speaks with FC Naples co-founder/CEO Roberto Moreno (by the way, somebody tell the club and the league to join bluesky!) open.spotify.com/episode/3tAE...
April 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
🐚 Bob and I spoke about his experiences in world football, a passion for the sport, and harnessing the wonderful community of Naples, Florida to launch one of the newest clubs in USLL1.
😩 There are some technical issues, but its s good conversation!
😩 There are some technical issues, but its s good conversation!
☑️ @rblrsports.com & Ryan Stallings
⚽️ FC Naples (USLL1) vs Little Rock Rangers (USLL2)
🗓️ Wed 04/02, 4:30pm PT / 7:30pm ET
🏟️ Paradise Coast Sports Complex in Naples, FL
▪️ “Will the fairytale continue or will the Floridians continue to steamroll their inaugural season?..”
⚽️ FC Naples (USLL1) vs Little Rock Rangers (USLL2)
🗓️ Wed 04/02, 4:30pm PT / 7:30pm ET
🏟️ Paradise Coast Sports Complex in Naples, FL
▪️ “Will the fairytale continue or will the Floridians continue to steamroll their inaugural season?..”
April 1, 2025 at 5:22 PM
☑️ @rblrsports.com & Ryan Stallings
⚽️ FC Naples (USLL1) vs Little Rock Rangers (USLL2)
🗓️ Wed 04/02, 4:30pm PT / 7:30pm ET
🏟️ Paradise Coast Sports Complex in Naples, FL
▪️ “Will the fairytale continue or will the Floridians continue to steamroll their inaugural season?..”
⚽️ FC Naples (USLL1) vs Little Rock Rangers (USLL2)
🗓️ Wed 04/02, 4:30pm PT / 7:30pm ET
🏟️ Paradise Coast Sports Complex in Naples, FL
▪️ “Will the fairytale continue or will the Floridians continue to steamroll their inaugural season?..”