NEWSLETTER: The first half of the Super League campaign is in the books, so I check in with the action across the final weekend of 2025. That, plus a deep dive into various signings from across the Championship and League One.
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Our first nominee for the 2025 Club of the Year is Sporting CT of the WPSL. The club dominated their regular season, before putting on a real show in the playoffs, outscoring their four opponents 19-2. These queens deserve a vote for their stellar season.
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I can’t wait to vote on them!
NEWSLETTER: After a mixed 2025, San Antonio FC is making major offseason progress. I break down why Mikey Maldonado and Akeem Ward are key additions.
That, plus:
🔵 DC Power in possession
🐎 Lexi Missimo’s return
📝 More signing news
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Tampa getting a visit from the Zimm Reaper Saturday night.
This is the best deal I've ever seen on Brooklyn FC gear.
📈Gainbridge Super League Power Rankings📉
Here's the SUNRISE updated rankings after Week 14 & 15!
#DefendTheBay
Compare it to any other American sports league, and the USL is unique.
In the face of that limiting structure, how can clubs thrive? I spoke to ownership at Detroit City and One Knox to find out.
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While our clothes and shoes are still damp, our hosts will try and break down what happened in a 3-0 loss at home to JAX. The weather and the soccer were unpretty, the unbeaten streak is over, and now we look ahead to BKN. #DefendTheBay
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Tampa Bay!
We coming for you!
Get it! Lots of good stuff! Let’s get back to reading paper.
In 2019, it was Pensacola FC of @wpslsoccer.bsky.social.
“The best soccer played in this country is played by women. And, if that is a fact, then Pensacola FC is one of the best amateur clubs in the world, certainly the best amateur club in the country.”
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In 2018, Inocentes FC (UPSL) won the first award.
“This is what local soccer is about; tying the club to the community. Inocentes is supported because generations of players have worn the name and familial roots have grown deep into local neighborhoods.”
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Next week we announce our nominations for Protagonist Soccer Club of the Year. As we head towards Monday, let’s celebrate our previous winners who’ve hoisted the award for best lower league soccer club in the United States!
g+ GameFlow: USL Super League Regular Season Carolina Ascent FC v Brooklyn FC on December 06, 2025. #CARvBKN ⚽️🤖
g+ GameFlow: USL Super League Regular Season Lexington SC v Spokane Zephyr FC on December 06, 2025. #LEXvSPK ⚽️🤖
Look, I'm not working, but watch this. Damn. #GainbridgeSuperLeague
In a downpour that didn’t stop from kick off to the final whistle, JAX placed seven of their ten shots on target in a 3-0 Sun loss. It also rained. TB’s unbeaten streak ends at seven. #DefendTheBay
Carolina Ascent FC: 1 (1.19 xG)
vs
Brooklyn FC: 0 (0.64 xG)
#CARvBKN | #AlwaysClimbing | #BKFC | #USLSuperLeague | 🤖⚽
Lexington SC: 1 (1.71 xG)
vs
Spokane Zephyr FC: 1 (1.76 xG)
#LEXvSPK | #LexGo | #ZephyrFC | #USLSuperLeague | 🤖⚽
Dallas Trinity FC: 2 (0.94 xG)
vs
D.C. Power FC: 1 (0.79 xG)
#DALvDC | #DTFC | #DCPowerFC | #USLSuperLeague | 🤖⚽
Tampa Bay Sun FC: 0 (0.83 xG)
vs
Sporting Club Jacksonville: 3 (0.87 xG)
#TBvJAX | #EnergizeTheBay | #SportingJax | #USLSuperLeague | 🤖⚽
Former SF Glens star in the #USL-W. What a strike.
This is great timing for Dallas!
#GainbridgeSuperLeague Look Book - Saturday, Dec. 6
@carolinaascentfc.bsky.social vs. @brooklynfc.bsky.social, 2 pm ET
Lexington SC vs. Spokane Zephyr FC, 2 pm ET
Dallas Trinity FC vs. DC Power FC, 6:30 pm ET
@tampabaysunfc.bsky.social vs. @sportingjax.bsky.social, 7:30 pm ET
All games on Peacock
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Which team does Danielle call salty? But not like the ocean.
📈Gainbridge Super League Power Rankings📉
Here's the SUNRISE updated rankings after Week 12 & 13!
#DefendTheBay
The undisputed queens of Mexico 👑
Over 40,000 fans packed El Volcán stadium for the Liga MX Femenil final, where Tigres claimed their 7th title—the most in league history—after a 1–0 victory over Club América.
📸: TigresFemenil
