Plenty to talk about in the world of soccer, with new national team coaches, the launch of the Super League, and the wild ride in amateur soccer continuing. The guys break it down and look forward to friendlies their excited for.

Week two of the Super League in the books and Carolina continues to stack points and lead the table. It was draws all around, but Ashley Orkus worked hard for that point!

This week, on OLUTC, we are joined by Jon Hunt of the Blue Grass Soccercast and Railbirds - he swears he's not wearing his big foam Lexington SC horse hat... but who knows what people do with no cameras around! Ryan Stallings hops on to go over the results with us and we take a guess at how the final round of Jagermeister Cup fixtures will work out…

Special guest Benji Wade of the Spokane Soccer Show joins Danielle and Dan to discuss week 1 of the USL Super League. Matches are recapped, kits are discussed, and then they look forward to week 2!

One League Under the C returns this week with our good friend, and Protagonist brother, Ryan Stallings. He's on loan to us from USL League Two but we pin his promotion on his collar and get stuck into some League One results! We cover the recent news of Lexington's "promotion" as well as the soccer specific stadium announced for AV Alta then end th…

In the opening episode of The Super Show, Danielle, John, and Dan discuss the USL Super League and how they hope it will impact the women's soccer scene. Then they take a look at week one and make some picks!

Zac sits down with Yogi from Rivercity93 and The Vineguard to discuss fandom in Richmond.

Plenty to discuss on this episode including the Olympic success of the USWNT, social media usage by public officials, and the growing strength of the EPSL. All that and more on Knights!

In episode 4, Justin sits down with two leaders from Green Bay Glory - founder Kerry Geocaris and Head Coach Patrick Birder. The three discuss both of their soccer journeys and why Kerry decided to start Glory in the first place. The crew also discusses the growth of Glory and the success they've found during their first season in the Midwest Premi…

It was a mood in the studio when Dennis Pope dropped in to occupy the Creel chair for the evening. Plenty of interesting discussions on this one, most pretty serious. Know that you, the listener, are loved!

Plenty to talk about on this show! From the worst dictator of the modern era to your local amateur soccer club, the guys talk about what's on their minds.

The 2024 season is done and we have a new champion, NC Courage U23! John and Dan break down the final, discuss the weather, then look forward to the offseason and a brand new format.

This week on OLUTC, Dan and Josh are joined by Tyler Crane of Crane Kicks Lex to get to the bottom of the mystery... What's up with Lex? While we're at it, we talk about Lexington SC's W League side and their build up to the Super League. Then we get into the league's results and finally give our predictions for Week 6 of the Jagermeister Cup - inc…

The guys gather to talk about what's on their minds after a big week of cup finals and online drama.

Mark Caudillo, Worldwide Problems FC’s Co-Owner and General Manager, joins Dennis and Dan to talk about his club's success in southern California and what might be in store for his team.

Zac sits down with Cody from Carolina Skulk, a supporter group of MLS Next Pro's Carolina Core FC.

Dan is back home from his trip to Richmond and to Historic City Stadium, where he met up with John Howard-Fusco and Dan Vaughn to take in the Henny Derby! He tells Josh all about the fantastic experience with the club and the supporters and brags about a late night cookie with none other than friend of the pod, Yogi from River City 93. We then get …

Host Justin Wasik sits down with the leadership of AFC Roscoe, one of the newest and most exciting clubs in the MWPL.

The trip to Richmond was epic, but the Knights return to the comfy confines of the studio to talk about whatever soccer topics are on their minds.

John and Dan discuss the results of the first two rounds of the USL W League playoffs. Then they look forward to this weekends semifinals.

Hear birdwatching stories from around Australia. This episode is about the joys of connecting with neighbourhood birds and the challenge of doing a Local Big Year. Local Big Year is a challenge to identify as many birds species as possible within a local geographical area in one year. Many thanks to the following Local Big Year community members fo…

The guys gather to discuss the hottest topics in soccer, including Don Garber's shoddy history, the Henny Derby, and a Super League hiring that has some people angry.

John and Dan discuss the playoff picture and which matches they're excited about. Plus picks!

Zac sits down with the Mudpuppy Ultras, an Independent family-friendly supporter group for St Charles FC USLW and USL2.

Learn how to record bird song and use technology to identify them. This episode is about bird call ID apps, sound recording equipment and research into how baby birds learn while they are in their egg. Dr Vicky Austin is interested in bird behaviour and how birds interact with each other and their environment. She is particularly fascinated by the …

John and Dan break down the playoff picture, with the final week of matches looming. Who will punch their tickets and who will be watching from outside?

It's a toxic trio of subjects, but the Knights are down to discuss them, plus make some recommendations that are sure to brighten your day!

Dan and Josh go through this week's news and results from another regular season week of USL League One. The Table reveals the fight for top playoff positions and betrays those struggling to find form. Finally, we take a look at the upcoming Jagermeister Cup matches and take a shot at guessing who's gonna pick up some points.…

On the second episode of the show, Justin sits down with Thiago Pinto and Omar Gallo, Club Directors at Northern Indiana FC.

On this episode, Zac sits down with Mike from South Slope Blues to learn more about the supporters culture around Asheville City SC.

Search for birds in Western Australia’s coastal heaths, wetlands, arid regions and tropical north. This episode is about the best places to go birdwatching Western Australia and some of the unique birds you might find there. Jeremy Ringma is a Shorebird Project Coordinator at BirdLife Australia. His work involves collecting shorebird survey data in…

The knights gather to talk about the new Naples FC logo, the importance of protecting the player pathway, and why Dan is so damn positive.

After several weeks of interruption, John and Dan return to talk all things W League. The guys recap the divisional standings, consider playoff locks, and look at the matches remaining on the schedule.

This week we discuss the branding releases, for better or for worse, of two of the 2025 Expansion sides, investment and the process of legitimization, and we take a look at the results from last week in both the league and the Jager Cup. Finally, Josh and Dan look at either the magic 8 ball or a crystal ball, whichever works best for you, and give …

Aaron Sexton of Philadelphia SC and the EPSL Delaware River Conference Manager joins the show to talk about his club and the conference he runs. Dennis and Dan also give a full rundown of the regional leagues from around the country.

Adventure around Australia with two passionate birders on a gap year. This episode is about the highs and lows of riding a pushbike 15,000km around Australia to see as many birds as possible in one year. Leo Norman and Cezary Carmichael are on the road, on two wheels, on a grand adventure. The plan is to spend their gap year riding the country and …

Dan and Josh guide us through all the shots of Jager from over the weekend! We talk group leaders, pivotal returning players, and teams who are down this week, but not nobody is out of the cup yet! Finally, we move on to predictions as the teams switch back to regular season mode for next week.

Nostalgia, TST, USMNT, we hate it all. Listen to us rage for almost an hour!

Jonathan Rednour from the Gulf Coast Premier League joins the show to talk about his league, his goals for the future, and his approach to league discipline.

It's the launch of a brand new partnership-podcast between the MWPL and Protagonist Soccer. It's the best place to get news, highlights, and guests from one of the brightest and vibrant leagues in the country! The first episode featured the headman at Chicago House AC, the legendary Peter Wilt.

Learn about a bird that’s a little bit different from the rest. This episode is about a quirky and lovable migratory shorebird, and a scientist’s quest to grow our knowledge about its physiology and behaviour. Birgita Hansen has strong research interest in understanding the ecological response of birds to modification of their habitat, which has in…

It's a two-guy trio and John and Dan Vaughn discuss two topics and find some connective tissue between them. The NPSL's Laredo Heat and their new stadium and the impressive home opener for Annapolis Blues.

The guys gather to discuss the holiday weekend and then...New format time! Three topics to discuss. NPSL vs Tulsa Locomotive's Coaching Change Greenland?

Share in the delight of unexpected birding experiences. This episode is about the joys of photography, why birds bathe, foot quivering and the Regent Honeyeater. McKinley Moens is an 18 year-old nature photographer and ornithologist-in-the-making, based in the Blue Mountains of NSW. She has had a camera in her hand since she was three years old and…

Josh and Dan take another shot of the Jager Cup - review the matches from Round 3 and discuss the group standings as they are. We ponder the value of VAR at this, or any, level. Then we peer forward into the next regular season matchweek.

The founder of Stockton Cargo, Lee Neves, joins the show to talk about his club's impressive start to the season and how tough Nor Cal is. In the second half of the show, Dan and John take a look at the standings and preview some matches for this weekend!

Dan and Josh are back and walk us through USL League One's most recent results; we take a look at more expansion news and look forward to the next round of the Jägermeister Cup fixtures.

Meet a small bird with a big personality. This episode is about the Plains-wanderer, a unique and one-of-a-kind Australian bird that is capturing the hearts of the community. Chris Hartnett is a Threatened Species Program Coordinator at Zoos Victoria. Working closely with a range of conservation partners, Chris has led the strategic planning and im…

For the 100th episode of the Protagonist Podcast, Dan sits down with veteran journalist and broadcaster Seton O'Connor. Seton discusses his time working with ESPN and The Dan Patrick Show, his connection to Hartford Athletic, and his passion for the sport of soccer.

Discover the joys of birdwatching walks around Victoria and beyond. This episode is about birding in the Castlemaine and Orbost areas, a great place to visit in France and the Australian Painted Snipe. Damian Kelly has been a birder since he was young, exploring the Fitzroy Gardens in Melbourne. In more recent times, he has written two birding guid…