@joshuaduder
Oregon based - Cali and WA friendly Writer & Podcaster for @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social Co-host of Away Days, Soccer Romantics and other Protagonist projects on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProtagonistSoccer Co-host of TPS & America’s Greatest pods
💛 Unless you have another favorite Eliteserein side (actually, for family reasons, Tromsø for me) and even if you do, who’s not excited about @bodoglimt.bsky.social !?
🎥 Check out this great Copa90 ep youtu.be/Lusc8gJC7Kc?...
🏜️ Hot off the press! The Protagonist Zine, Issue Two: Songs of the Southwest.
🌵All pre-orders will ship out in the next 24hrs.
🌵There are a very limited number of copies left, if you wanted one, this may be it.
💻 www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop
Iran will not take part in the 2026 World Cup.
Iranian sports minister Ahmad Donyamali on state television:
"Considering that this corrupt regime [the US] has assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we participate in the World Cup”.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Listen, I’m not a conspiratorial minded person. But that extra 40 seconds on top of the four minutes given to Barcelona seemed suspect.
Sure he kicked him and its a penalty, but should the whistle have been blown already? Dubious choice by the ref.
Probably better than having to return and reschedule over and over. From purely a business perspective, less admin.
Salem City FC are just getting started. They are building a foundation for the future to keep representing their city.
Oh and they want to go League One 👀
More to come from this team in the future
Check out the full interview here:
open.spotify.com/episode/64uy...
🧟♂️ The Soccer Zombie Rises: @tthomaswrites.bsky.social introduces us to @soccerzombie.com and we we find out what’s in his head www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/the...
An iron and gold striped scarf featuring SF City’s primary badge draped over a mannequin.
2026 membership scarf.
Membership packs start shipping at the end of the month.
ICYMI: Jamie Levoy, the executive director of legacy amateur women's club California Storm, joins the show to discuss how the '99ers impacted her entire worldview and inspired her passion for the game.
▪️The discussion sets up the 1999 World Cup open.spotify.com/episode/5XTd...
She was not prepared - especially in Ireland, not because of their directness, but because of their history. I think learning the history of oppressed peoples should be mandatory.
I love this!
It’s such a confusion configuration.
I love X-Files… LOVE that show. All I ask for is a little continuity, passable special effects, and the Jersey Devil.
Scare me a little, make me love the leads, give me green blooded baddies.
🏌️Every man within a 100 mile radius of Knoxville will be wearing that shirt to golf in this summer.
🌲🌻 Happy Birthday to Timber Jim! #RCTID #SpreadTheLove
🏜️The Protagonist, Issue Two, goes to print TODAY.
🌵Art by Gabaldon, SABA, Apodaca, and Mizer
🌵Articles by Vaughn, Brandt, Gawronski, Arters, and Morrissey
🔥Issue One SOLD OUT - do not miss out on issue two!
😬 Only 10 copies left until this is also SOLD OUT www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/rdli1h4...
🦅 ICYMI: Former USMNT defender @jimmyconrad.bsky.social sits down to discuss the 06 WC and the USMNT's 1-1 draw w/ Italy.
🎙️ Jimmy discusses his on field duels with some of the finest players to ever suit up for the Azzurri and his pride in representing his country
open.spotify.com/episode/7faK...
Join us tonight at 9pm EST as we chat with the Creative Director from Salem City!
Curious to learn from the creative behind this season's Salem City kits? We got idea boards, sketches, and all things Salem City.
www.youtube.com/live/JLKXZfB...
I love soccer, but I can’t imagine being so petty that I enjoy watching teams and leagues, which I’m not directly involved in, go through growing pains.
It might take a little longer than we’d like, but USL will be back on its feet.
🦑 OLUTC, s3e4: @joshuaduder.bsky.social continues his pre-season coverage of USL L1 and this week chats with @brettmullenix.bsky.social to discuss @fortwaynefc.bsky.social ▪️The club counts DeMarcus Beasley in its ownership group and made the jump up from USL L2… open.spotify.com/episode/6FsP...
📰 Today, I’m submitting my portfolio to a local paper to cover the World Cup as a sports columnist. Real writing for money! Wish me luck.
☘️ Lucky You! There are only TWO of these Cleveland Shamrocks shirts left.
💚 BOTH are size small.
✅ Marked down 50% to just $25 + shipping www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/vital-v...
⁉️Who Are Ya!: Waco Soccer Club
▪️Two weeks ago, Waco SC hinted at a return; just last week, they showed off their brand new badge.
▪️Years ago we shared a similar article about the the club, but its high time we got a refresher course www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/who...
👕 Shirt washing day. Inside-out on cold and hang to dry in the Oregon sunlight.
🌞Windows open throughout the house with the HVAC completely off - just airing everything out. Absolutely lovely day!
ICYMI: “Legends of St Louis” will be the theme for Issue Three of the Zine.
▪️Cover by Gonz Jove
▪️Articles by:
• Dave Lange
• Dan Creel
• Tom Franklin
• Tim Thomas &
• Justin Horneker
Pre-order now to help us cover associated costs and to guarantee a copy! www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/rdli1h4...
👕 Speachless. What a shirt by @meybaofficial.bsky.social for @sfcityfc.com!
▪️ @brettmullenix.bsky.social + this one to the end of year list.
📚 The Protagonist Zine - Issue Two, “Songs of the Southwest” goes to print this week and it’s not too late to grab a copy!
🌵 From The Rio Grande Valley to Tucson; from ABQ to El Paso, we have soccer stories from the SW www.protagonistsoccer.com/shop/rdli1h4...
Trying to DO SOMETHING to help my trans brothers & sisters:
This #FixYourHeartOrDie pennant is intended to help get resources to whichever legal fire in the country is burning the hottest.
$5 from each one will go directly to towards this end. Details at the link!
calyxdesign.com/calyxworks/f...
STILL AVAILABLE!
