Best NPSL Podcasts (2025)

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America's Greatest Season One Replay: 1977 Soccer Bowl 1:08:20

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5h ago1:08:20

1:08:20

As we prepare to release Season Two of America's Greatest, we're revisiting some of the best conversations from Season One. In this episode, Dan and Josh are joined by Dr. David Kilpatrick. They discuss the immortal Pele’s last professional game, Soccer Bowl '77. They lead into the game by discussing the 1977 season for the Cosmos, then discuss the…

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The Super Show - Dallas is Human! 42:06

14h ago42:06

42:06

Dallas loses their first match of the season and Tampa continues to struggle. All that and more!

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The Protagonist Show - S1.E15 - USOC 2026 Qualifiers 34:34

3h ago34:34

34:34

Our favorite competition is getting set to kick off and we're here for it. Plus USMNT chatter and a dive into the USL League One Playoff picture. Oh, and the HENNY DERBY.

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The Super Show - Week 3 Recaps 47:38

43m ago47:38

47:38

A little later than usual, but here's your recap show for week 3 and a look forward to the matches of week 4!

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The Super Show - Week Two in the Books! 1:01:25

9d ago1:01:25

1:01:25

Another week of soccer and we've got results from the USL Super League!

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The Super Show - Week One Recap! 37:48

27d ago37:48

37:48

The USL Super League is back and we've got actual soccer to talk about! Week 1 recap in full, plus a look forward to next week!

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The Protagonist Show - Ep 14 - John Howard-Fusco talks USL Super League 30:22

20d ago30:22

30:22

Special guest John Howard-Fusco joins the show to talk all things USL women's soccer. USL Super League and W League talk throughout this episode. Plus so much more!

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The Super Show - On the Cusp 56:33

1M ago56:33

56:33

With the USL Super League just days away from the season opener, The Super Show squad discuss what they expect this year. Then Dallas Trinity goalkeeper, Rylee Foster, joins the show to talk about her path to professional soccer, her catastrophic car accident, and her road back to dominance.

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The Protagonist Show - Ep. 13 - DCFC, Vermont Green, and Soccer South of the Border 35:29

1M ago35:29

35:29

Josh and Dan take on the biggest news in the American game (and beyond) and bring their own dynamic approach and perspective to discussing it.

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The Super Show - 2 Weeks to Go 42:50

1M ago42:50

42:50

With the Super League just around the corner, we break down all the action and offseason movement going on.

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The Super Show - Trauma Dump 46:44

2M ago46:44

46:44

This episode begins with some sadness, but we get off the couch and finish strong by recapping the roster building from all over the USL Super League.

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The C - Episode 23 Wrap Up USL Cup Group Stages 25:46

2M ago25:46

25:46

Chris Walker and Josh Duder say goodbye to the Jägermeister / USL Cup Group Stages and hello to the Quarterfinals. We take a look at the regular season table for both East and West Coast teams then give our score predictions for this weekend's fixtures.

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The W Show - A Champion Among Us 31:20

2M ago31:20

31:20

Mark Davis, cofounder of the USL W League Champions, Utah United, joins the show to talk about his team's run to the top of the league.

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The Protagonist Show - S1.E11 - A Messi All Star Break 33:21

2M ago33:21

33:21

Messi skipped the MLS All-Star match and now all hell is breaking loose. Does this spell the end of his time in the States? Probably not, but we discuss it regardless. Plus NISA 3.0 and season two of the USL Super League.

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Ep. 282 - Tossed Salads and Scrambled (Crows) Eggs 30:21

2M ago30:21

30:21

The Crows are in Seattle vying for the USL2 Central Conference Championship! We cover the big moments in the rounds of 32 & 16 that got us there and preview the Flint City Bucks.

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The C - Episode 22, Matchweek 20 Review and USL Cup Preview 25:36

2M ago25:36

25:36

Chris and Josh are back for another look around the USL Championship - from the results and table in the regular season so far, to the final games in the Jagermeister / USL Cup Group Stages. Join us for a whip around the top division of the biggest league in the world!

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The Super Show - Superpowered Lexington? 58:12

2M ago58:12

58:12

League MVP Emina Ekić is on the move to Lexington along with a host of other talented veterans, making the team in black and green a favorite for next season. The crew break down all the offseason moves and what it will mean for the 2025-26 USL Super League.

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Ep. 281 - Heartland Division Champions 57:21

2M ago57:21

57:21

WE DID IT! Your Crows are Heartland Division Champions! We cover last week's action that got us here, look ahead to the USL2 playoffs and talk to Citizens head man Paul Smejkal about the supporter's group's favorite players and moments.

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The W Show - Championship Preview 23:47

2M ago23:47

23:47

With the USL W League Championship match set to kick off on Saturday, John and Dan discuss Utah United and NC Courage U23. How they got there, how they play, and what they expect from this final match of the weekend. It's been a long season, but we're about to crown a champion.

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Ex Libris Protagonist - A Conversation with Robert Andrew Powell 34:38

2M ago34:38

34:38

The author of This Love is Not For Cowards: Salvation and Soccer in Ciudad Juárez sits down with Josh and Dan to discuss his book, his time in one of the most dangerous cities in the world, and how soccer inspired his work.

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The Super Show - Dallas Trinity's Allie Thornton 57:54

3M ago57:54

57:54

Trinity superstar Allie Thornton joins the show to talk about her season last year, winning the Golden Boot, and how her time in Europe helped shape her play. After the interview, the crew breaks down a couple of clubs' roster moves and how they could change the table next season.

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90+1 - Gold Cup Recap 33:00

3M ago33:00

33:00

Dan is joined by Josh Duder to talk all things Gold Cup, including the final loss against Mexico 2-1. What does the roster look like moving forward? What players made their mark? Should the veterans who skipped the competition have anything to worry about? All those questions and more on this episode of 90+1.…

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Ep. 280 - Rising to the Top 32:59

2M ago32:59

32:59

That's SIX USL2 wins in a row and a playoff spot clinched. The boys recap games against Rochester and St. Croix and look ahead to crucial matchups that could put us on top.

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The W Show - Playoff Update and Vanessa Crisp of FC Olympia 38:27

2M ago38:27

38:27

GM of FC Olympia, Vanessa Crip, joins the show to talk all things northwest soccer and her teams playoff run ending in the round of 16. She also discusses a potential stadium plan and what the club will be working on in the offseason. After, the boys take a quick tour of the playoff picture, then look forward to the semifinal matchups this weekend!…

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Protagonist Interviews: Copa Tejas 41:49

3M ago41:49

41:49

Just before last weekend's matchup between El Paso Locomotive and San Antonio FC, Dan sat down with the two founders of Copa Tejas, Steve Arters and Danielle Gawronski. They explain the competition, the important role it plays for Texas soccer clubs, and how they'd love to see it expand.

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The W Show - Playoff Preview with Stockton Cargo 42:49

3M ago42:49

42:49

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.

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The Protagonist Show - S1.E10 - Gold Cup, Club World Cup, And Everything Else 32:47

3M ago32:47

32:47

With the news bring dominated by Cup competitions, Dan and Josh break down the state of play and what they are watching.

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The Super Show - Recapping Season One 49:23

3M ago49:23

49:23

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!

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Ep. 279 - Streaks 31:30

3M ago31:30

31:30

A two victory week makes four in a row for the Crows. We recap the dubs against St. Croix and River Light, then look ahead to a tight playoff race.

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The W Show - Annapolis Blues' Head Coach Ashly Kennedy 34:37

3M ago34:37

34:37

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!

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The C - Episode 21 29:26

3M ago29:26

29:26

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.

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The C - Episode 20 38:10

3M ago38:10

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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.

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The Super Show - An Interview with Tampa Bay Head Coach Denise Schilte-Brown 17:53

3M ago17:53

17:53

Head Coach Denise Schilte-Brown sits down with Dan to discuss her club's championship season.

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The Super Show - The Sun Queens 1:09:03

3M ago1:09:03

1:09:03

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.

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Ep. 278 - Recapapalooza 47:37

3M ago47:37

47:37

The ups and downs of a packed summer of soccer are here. We have recaps of FOUR games over SEVEN days.

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One League Under the C - Episode 55 w/ guest Elliot Barr AKA Yogi 1:05:17

3M ago1:05:17

1:05:17

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 …

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The Super Show - Super Semifinals! 54:11

4M ago54:11

54:11

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.

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Ep. 277 - Four Goals, Three Points 21:37

4M ago21:37

21:37

The boys have a quick recap of the 4-0 victory against the 9-man Dutch Lions and a preview of this weekend's USL2 and Minnesota Super Cup action.

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The Super Show - Super Guest Amanda Vandervort! 43:58

4M ago43:58

43:58

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.

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The W Show - Madeline McCracken of Richmond Ivy 46:14

4M ago46:14

46:14

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.

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The Super Show - Regular Season is OVER 38:25

4M ago38:25

38:25

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.

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Ep. 276 - Big Bulldog Energy 35:17

4M ago35:17

35:17

As the Drake contingent continues to keep the club undefeated against River Light, we look ahead to a tasty matchup againt the Dutch Lions. Plus, we cover the MC2 debut against Duluth FC.

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Ex Libris Protagonist - A Conversation with Dr. David Kilpatrick Pt. 2 1:00:00

4M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

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, C…

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The Super Show - Just the Two of Us... 31:00

4M ago31:00

31:00

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!

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The C - Episode 19 20:48

4M ago20:48

20:48

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.…

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One League Under the C - Ep 54 w/ guest Benji Wade of the Spokane Soccer Show 37:29

4M ago37:29

37:29

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…

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Ex Libris Protagonist - A Conversation with Dr. David Kilpatrick Pt. 1 58:00

4M ago58:00

58:00

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, C…

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The Protagonist Show - S1.E9 - USL Exits USOC 35:52

4M ago35:52

35:52

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.

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Ep. 275 - RKC Behind, River Light Ahead 22:48

4M ago22:48

22:48

We recap the 3-3 draw against RKC and look forward to the season's first away game at River Light FC. Plus, it's the weekend of the Big Friendly against an old foe.

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The W Show - Nick Mendola Talks FC Buffalo 37:53

4M ago37:53

37:53

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!