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On this episode, Sonny is joined by Julianne Sitch. Julianne is an American former professional soccer defender and currently a coach for the Chicago Red Stars and head coach of the University of Chicago men's soccer team. In 2022, she became the first woman in NCAA history to lead a men’s team to a national championship.

With John Howard-Fusco taking the night off, Dan Creel can't hold Dan Vaughn back from his stupidity and Santa Dan pays a visit. Which club is naughty or nice? What does each club need or deserve? Santa Dan knows!

On this episode, Sonny is joined by Aaron Johnson. Aaron is the president of CONIFA North America and the Caribbean and someone dedicated to growing the game.

The head coach and general manager of Gold Star FC joins the guys to talk about NISA expansion side. Alex discusses the goals of the organization, how it connects to the UEFA Champion's League, plus what he expects in season one.

Sonny's next guest needs little introduction. Ted Westervelt is an outspoken and well-known proponent of promotion/relegation in the United States. His work has brought attention to the subject over the last decade (or more).

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On this episode of the podcast, Sonny is joined by Dennis Crowley. Dennis is well-known in lower league soccer as a forward thinker, oftentimes the smartest person in the room. One of the founders of Foursquare, he also founded the soccer club Kingston Stockade (NPSL). 

Assistant coach for NISA champions, Michigan Stars, Stewart Flaherty joins the guys to discuss the 2022 campaign.

With the passing of legendary soccer journalist Grant Wahl, we are rereleasing this episode of The Protagonist. RIP Grant.