Protagonist Podcasts

With Dan out of town, John and Josh shoulder their way through the USL Super League results and discuss the playoff picture in the Fall season.

Sporting Jax loves to score goals and give them up just as quick! All the action from week 12 in the USL Super League broken down by John and Dan!

Sure it's late in the week, but we've got a quick recap show with a bit of looking forward to boot!

With Dan Vaughn out for the week, Josh takes over the hosting chair. He and John break down the action from the USL Super League as it begins the downslope of the fall towards the finale.

This week on the Soccer Romantics, Josh is joined by renowned German Football Journalist, Ulrich Hesse. The Managing Editor of German Football Magazine 11Freunde and author of numerous articles and books regarding the history of the game, Uli takes the call while on holiday in the Netherlands. They talk about growing up a Dortmund supporter, being inspired to write about soccer by music journalists, and attending university in Bochum.

It's the middle point of the USL Super League Fall Season and John and Dan are back to break down all the action from week 9, plus a discussion of the standings and what teams need to get hustling if they plan on playoffs!

On this episode of The Soccer Romantics, Josh speaks with Lee Nguyen, Head Coach of Dallas Trinity, former USMNT player and former MLS star midfielder. Lee's love of the game comes from his father and his experiences playing in Scandinavia, Vietnam, and New England helped create a solid soccer philosophy which he has brought back home to Dallas. 

Sisleide do Amor Lima, commonly known as Sissi, is a former Brazilian footballer and current coach who played as an attacking midfielder. She is a legend in a country of legendary soccer players and she sits down with Josh to discuss her love of the beautiful game.

Dallas Trinity superstar Jasmine Hamid joins the show to talk about her move to Dallas and early success this season. Plus a full review of week 6 matches and how they impact the playoff picture.

Dan is joined by Lesley Ryder, a writer, podcaster, and a social media creator that focuses on the women's professional game, specifically the NWSL and her hometown Chicago Red Stars. You can find her work across the internet space, including Defector and Galpalsports, but especially on TikTok @itsleslieryder.