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The Scores and Scenes from Bridge Sports Club
August 28, 2026
The Scores and Scenes from Bridge Sports Club
August 28, 2026

UPSL Fall Season soccer is well underway, with the clubs of the DMV North Division already two weeks into their Fall 2026 schedule. Photographer Shawn Payne took the time to visit a few local clubs and caught the images of Bridge Sports Club hosting Hyper.

by Joshua Duder

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August 28, 2026
Super League Sync: Five Observations from Week Two
August 27, 2026
Super League Sync: Five Observations from Week Two
August 27, 2026

Just like that, the Gainbridge Super League has completed Week Two and the fixtures for Week Three are right in front of us. Here’s five observations by JHF for this week’s Super League Sync.

by John Howard-Fusco

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August 27, 2026
Closing the Gap in Indy: Indy 2, Lou City 1
August 26, 2026
Closing the Gap in Indy: Indy 2, Lou City 1
August 26, 2026

Indy Eleven picked up their second win in a row and closed the gap in the table between themselves and Louisville City FC when they beat the boys in purple 2-1 last Saturday. Brett Mullenix was present at Michael A Carroll Stadium to bring us the story of the game, as was photographer Kevin Cruz, whose shots are yours to enjoy.

by Brett Mullenix

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August 26, 2026
A Conversation with Rubio Rubín
August 26, 2026
A Conversation with Rubio Rubín
August 26, 2026

Rubio Yovani Méndez Rubín made his move from Charleston to El Paso this year and has made himself at home. Locomotive look to return to the USL Championship’s playoffs this fall and Rubín will be a massive part of that effort as the league heads into the final stretch of the schedule. The experienced forward sat down with us to discuss the journey which took him to La Frontera.

by Josh Duder

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August 26, 2026
Another Step Into the Dark
August 25, 2026
Another Step Into the Dark
August 25, 2026

Over the weekend, Liga MX announced it would officially end promotion/relegation. Delayed for years, the announcement feels like a capitulation of the league to private equity.

by Dan Vaughn

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August 25, 2026
Who Are Ya!: Geranium City FC (UPSL W)
August 24, 2026
Who Are Ya!: Geranium City FC (UPSL W)
August 24, 2026

While Geranium City is backed by Georgia Revolution and shares many common values, it was built to have an identity to call its own. Propped up by Community and Opportunity, President of the club, Sadie Morrison tells us why that is so important and where this brand new club is headed.

by Joshua Duder

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August 24, 2026
Dropping Points in DC: DC United 0, NE Revs 3
August 21, 2026
Dropping Points in DC: DC United 0, NE Revs 3
August 21, 2026

DC United, who had been on an extended unbeaten run, were undone at home by a strong New England Revs team looking to break into the top three in the Eastern Conference. Photographer Shawn Payne was on assignment for Protagonist Soccer and got great shots of the game.

by Joshua Duder

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August 21, 2026
Cutting it up in Portland: Portland Timbers 3, San Diego FC 1
August 21, 2026
Cutting it up in Portland: Portland Timbers 3, San Diego FC 1
August 21, 2026

The Timbers bounced back from their defeat in Chicago with a resounding home win against one of the toughest Western Conference foes. Photographer Jay Ortiz was on assignment for Protagonist Soccer and got the night in photos.

by Joshua Duder

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August 21, 2026
Catching You Up: Southwest Premier League
August 20, 2026
Catching You Up: Southwest Premier League
August 20, 2026

The Summer of Soccer may be over but there games yet to be played! The Southwest Premier League has a full list of fixtures for the fall - here are the clubs getting stuck in!

by Dennis Pope

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August 20, 2026
Super League Synch: Five Observations from Week One
August 20, 2026
Super League Synch: Five Observations from Week One
August 20, 2026

The Super League is back in action and we take a look at the results from over the weekend. Here are five observations from week one,

by John Howard-Fusco

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August 20, 2026

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