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.

On the third episode, Sonny is joined by Peter Wilt. Peter is one of the patriarchs of modern American soccer. His work has helped launched clubs in multiple states, leagues, and levels of the game. If it has happened in American soccer, Peter Wilt probably experienced it.

The guys discuss a potential way forward for NISA - developing talent. After a long discussion on the topic, the guys go through a list of the best U23s in the league.

With the USMNT's run in the 2022 World Cup over, Dan and Damon look back over the 4 matches. They consider which players shined, which players flopped, and debate the #BerhalterOut question.

On the second episode, Sonny is joined by Dan Hoedeman. Dan is one of the owners of Minneapolis City in USL League 2. His club also created a unique futures program for local Minneapolis youth players. Ask any lower league fan and they'll admit that MPLS City is undoubtedly one of the best branded clubs in the country. 

It's the offseason so this is the best we can do: an hour of rambling discussion! 

In Sonny's first episode, he welcomes guest Mark Rowland. Mark was the first openly gay American man to play professionally in the U.S.. During his career he spent time with the Wichita Wings, Montreal Impact, Dallas Sidekicks and was also an integral part of the famous USASA Dallas Roma team that vanquished Chivas USA (MLS) in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. 

The head coach of Albion San Diego, Coach Ziggy Korytoski, joins Knights to discuss the 2022 season, the final, and plans for the offseason. 

With the season done and duster, the Knights sit down to hash out who shined brightest this season. From Markus Naglestad shattering the league scoring record to Jean Antoine's impressive run in net for Cal United, it's time to see which names fill the NISA Best XI's of each host.