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Protagonist Podcasts

Protagonist Soccer
USL Super League
Soccer
USL Championship
Fort Lauderdale
Lexington
Dallas
Dallas Trinity
Tampa Bay
Carolina
DC Power
US Open Cup
New Mexico United
Brooklyn
USL League One
USL W League
NWSL
Spokane
USL
Detroit City FC
Super League

All the podcasts from the Protagonist Family on one feed. All grassroots soccer leagues from your neighborhood club up to Division One. Those national leagues include The League for Clubs, NPSL, UPSL, USL, WPSL, UWS, and all the big regional leagues that are growing the game.

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Latest Episodes

Chris Kessell, a grassroots soccer organizer in West Virginia, one of the biggest non corporate voices on the internet in American soccer, and the possessor of one of the most impressive beards in the sport joins the show.

DC Power on the rise and we're believers! Week 4 review plus a look forward to the matches this weekend. Everything USL Super League!

This week, Josh sits down with founder of MoFutbolTV to discuss his unique platform to share soccer stories from not only St. Louis, but also of the African Diaspora. The former Parisian academy product now lives in the Gateway City and serves soccer... more

This week on the Super Show, Dan is out injured during warmups and Josh comes into the starting two - John HF carries the show with match insight and analysis. We get to the Week Four picks and there aren't too many surprises considering the matchups... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Kessell
Grassroots soccer organizer in West Virginia, prominent voice in American soccer
Independent/Grassroots Soccer Community
Episode: The Soccer Romantics with guest Chris Kessell
Moussa Seck
Founder of MoFutbolTV
MoFutbolTV
Episode: The Soccer Romantics with guest Moussa Seck of MoFutbolTV
David Brenner
Guest referenced as a nod to classic late-night television era
Episode: The Super Show - Super Sub!
Jeff Rueter
Current Guardian correspondent
The Guardian
Episode: The Soccer Romantics with guest Jeff Rueter
David Applegate
Director of Competitions at US Soccer
US Soccer
Episode: The Protagonist - David Applegate
Amobi Okugo
Former MLS player; entrepreneur and educator
Ok U Go
Episode: The Soccer Romantics with guest Amobi Okugo
Rubio Rubin
Professional soccer player
El Paso Locomotive (USL Championship)
Episode: The Soccer Romantics with Guest Rubio Rubin
Patrick Infurma
Vermont Green co-founder and sideline Pacer
Vermont Green FC
Episode: A Protagonist Podcast - USL League Two Final Preview
Costa Papista
President of the Flint City Bucks
Flint City Bucks
Episode: A Protagonist Podcast - USL League Two Final Preview

Hosts

Benjy Wade
Host/producer with focus on Protagonist Podcasts and Protagonist Soccer
Dan Vaughn
Co-host on soccer-focused shows; frequent analyst and host
Josh Duder
Host of Protagonist Podcast; guest-host in some episodes

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 94 ratings
  • FINALLY My Leagues is Being Covered!

    Been a long time listener, and fan, of Protagonist and all the different shows from the Protagonist Weekly, USL2, Knights, even listened to the TV Show/Movie reviews through the pandemic!

    But now with One League Under the C (amazing title obviously) one of my favorite podcasts is covering the local team/league we follow! Match made in heaven! Thanks guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CoachTosaya
    United States4 years ago
  • Level headed, no homer-ism talk on lower league soccer

    It’s easy to start a podcast about something you’re passionate about. However it’s difficult to make that topic interesting or come off as neutral, especially when you want the topic at hand to succeed. The guys at Protagonist do care about lower league soccer in the United States but are able to call out the good from the bad. Their interviews are well researched and the guests are almost always going to leave expelling far more than any listener could have imagined. A great listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NASL Intern
    United States4 years ago
  • 👍

    Great lower league soccer coverage. Hit a variety of topics. Great personalities. Liz and Danielle are the best!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Danni girl99
    United States4 years ago
  • Lower league level soccer, premier league level banter

    I don’t give a rip about nisa and actually think the league should lose its ussf sanctioning due to its numerous blunders and terrible leadership. These guys however, have such good chemistry and passion for the league and lower league soccer in general, that I will tune into each and every episode and have a heck of a good time doing it. Keep up the great work guys. Also love the USL 2 coverage and that is what I am most looking forward to listening to this upcoming season. Cheers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Minnesota Kicks Fan
    United States4 years ago
  • Love the Show!

    I look forward to Knights Who Say NISA every time it comes out! I think you add so much to the league and bring legitimacy and excitement to those of us that follow the league. Long live Dan, Dan, and John Howard-Fusco! We are the knights who say Ni!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike-0 mandchild
    United States4 years ago

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Calm, analytical approach that avoids homer-ism while celebrating growth
Audience appreciates depth on governance and structure, plus accessible storytelling
Great coverage of development paths and grassroots stories, with strong guest lineups
Engaging discussions on lower-league soccer with thoughtful guests

Talking Points

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The Soccer Romantics with guest Jeff Rueter
Q: What inspired your love of soccer and your career path?
Rueter describes growing up in Minnesota around a soccer family, discovering the sport through local communities and later falling in love with lower-division narratives, which shaped his journalism focus and driven him toward independent, in-depth reporting.
The Soccer Romantics with guest Amobi Okugo
Q: What does Ok U Go represent, and how did it become your personal mantra?
He explains the pronunciation origin of Ok U Go, its meaning about what makes you go, and how it evolved into helping others move from zero to one.
The Soccer Romantics with guest Amobi Okugo
Q: How did your upbringing and education shape your post-playing endeavors?
He explains his parents' emphasis on education, his UCLA experience, and how those values influenced his shift into consulting, speaking, and athlete transition work.
The Soccer Romantics with guest Amobi Okugo
Q: What was the turning point when you started thinking about life after soccer?
He describes reaching the end of guaranteed contract years, considering options with his agent, and the moment he began to plan a transition beyond playing.
The Soccer Romantics with guest Amobi Okugo
Q: In hindsight, would you have preferred to have finished college or strike while the iron was hot, given your career path?
He suggests that pursuing education was important and that he would likely have valued finishing college, but also acknowledges the reality of opportunities in pro soccer and the need to strike while the iron is hot while still prioritizing education.

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What is Protagonist Podcasts about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on grassroots and pro-development soccer in the United States, with a strong emphasis on lower-division leagues, club ecosystems, player pathways, and community culture. Episodes frequently feature club founders, league officials, coaches, analysts, and historians who share behind-the-scenes perspectives on building sustainable programs, navigating governance and calendar shifts, and highlighting stories from youth, college, and open-league pathways. The tone blends practical insights with fan-centric storytelling, celebrating local engagement while exploring how emerging leagues and teams fit into the broader US soccer landscape. Noteworthy traits include a clear focus on development pipelines, community building, and a wi... more

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Recent guests on Protagonist Podcasts include:

1. Chris Kessell
2. Moussa Seck
3. David Brenner
4. Jeff Rueter
5. David Applegate
6. Amobi Okugo
7. Rubio Rubin
8. Patrick Infurma

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