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.
Jul 03, 2025•43 min
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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.
Jul 03, 2025•33 min
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!
Jul 01, 2025•49 min
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!
Jun 26, 2025•35 min
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.
Jun 25, 2025•29 min
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.
Jun 20, 2025•38 min
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.
Jun 18, 2025•18 min
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.
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 9 min
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.
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 5 min
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.
Jun 10, 2025•54 min
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.
Jun 06, 2025•44 min
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.
Jun 04, 2025•46 min
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.
Jun 04, 2025•38 min
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 whic...
May 30, 2025•1 hr
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!
May 29, 2025•31 min
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.
May 28, 2025•21 min
One League Under the C - Ep 54 w/ guest Benji Wade of the Spokane Soccer Show
One League Under the C is back and we're joined by Benji Wade of the Spokane Soccer Show to whip through recent results, review the USL League One table, and preview Spokane Velocity's upcoming USL Cup match against AV Alta. We also discuss the roster shifts from the pre-season and how that strength in depth has led to their current position at the top of the league.
May 27, 2025•37 min
Ex Libris Protagonist - A Conversation with Dr. David Kilpatrick Pt. 1
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 whic...
May 23, 2025•58 min
The Protagonist Show - S1.E9 - USL Exits USOC
With the last USL Championship club out of the US Open Cup, what's a lower league soccer fan to do? Plus, Liga MX getting litigious and USL Super League about to be playoff happy! All that and so much more.
May 23, 2025•36 min
The W Show - Nick Mendola Talks FC Buffalo
Media veteran and founder of FC Buffalo, Nick Mendola, joins Dan and John to talk about the Buffalo soccer scene, what's helped his club stick around for so long, and his team's chances in 2025. Plus a recap of USL W League action!
May 21, 2025•38 min
The Super Show - Emina Ekic, MVP
With the playoffs just a couple of weeks away, the matches are red hot and every result matters. The team breaks down the week that was and look ahead.
May 20, 2025•39 min
The Protagonist Show - S1.E8 - Jason Davis Take the Wheel
Jason Davis fills in for Josh Duder and Dan brings the topic list. MNUFC and Inter Miami fighting over tifo. Gianni Infantino and FIFA's corruption. Pachuca Liga MX's Newest Champion Plus viewing recommendations and Off Topics.
May 16, 2025•39 min
The W Show - Asheville City's Head Coach Maxi Viera
Fresh off a big 1-0 win in week 1 of USL W League, the gaffer joins Dan and John to talk about what he's building in Asheville City. Maxi discusses his path to the United States from Uruguay, his journey through American soccer, and why he's taking Suarez for his best XI. Then the hosts recap the rest of the table and look forward to this week's matches.
May 13, 2025•28 min
The Super Show - The Brooklyn Tumble
The hits keep coming and this weekend gave us some massive matches to recap. Brooklyn draws in a must-win, while Dallas chokes against DC. All that, plus a load of playoff talk and just how good this league is!
May 13, 2025•52 min
The Protagonist Show - S1.E7 - 16 Matches, 1 Winner
Josh and Dan discuss the soul-crushing MLS romp in the USOC round of 32, then discuss the women's amatuer game in this country and the need for US Soccer to get involved now!
May 09, 2025•37 min
The W Show - Season 4 Kicks Off
Lee Neves and Hannah Diaz join the show to talk about Stockton Cargo's big win in the league opener. The duo discuss the NorCal division, the depth of talent in California, and why the USL W League is becoming the destination league for pre-professional talent in the women's game.
May 08, 2025•30 min
The Super Show - Danielle's Cranker Machine
Boy oh boy! The weekend brought a ton of surprises and with time so short, everything is impacting the playoff picture. The team breakdown the matches, discuss the powerhouse that Spokane has become and look forward to this wekeend's matchups.
May 06, 2025•54 min
The Protagonist Show - S1.E6 - Spring Soccer is Here!
With amateur soccer leagues kicking off all over the country, it's the best time of the year! Josh and Dan discuss the importance of amatuer leagues, plus cup competitions, young and old!
May 01, 2025•35 min
The Super Show - Carolina Reaping
Carolina keeps rolling, while the Brooklyn ship is sinking. The playoffs are just a month away and there's 5 teams vying for 4 coveted spots!
Apr 29, 2025•53 min
Those Who Support - Proud Owls
For this episode of the podcast, Zac sat down with Ed of the Proud Owls to talk about their support of USL League One's Union Omaha and their goal of creating a more inclusive space for the LGBTQIA community.
Apr 26, 2025•28 min
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