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MLS commissioner Don Garber admitted long ago he didn’t know much about soccer when he left the NFL for MLS. He proved it with the U.S. Open Cup decision.
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An oral history of the Timbers and Sounders' first MLS game in
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US Open Cup match ended after player threatens to stab ref : r/MLS
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2022 US Open Cup: Who should be voted Lower Division
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Goofy soccer rule era for MLS is, hopefully, gone for good
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2024 US Open Cup Round 1 Preview: 109th tournament kicks off with
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Soccer greats Eric Wynalda, Paul Caligiuri reunite at US Open Cup
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With NFL gone, St. Louis embraces soccer tradition
MLS proves with U.S. Open Cup move it doesn't get soccer tradition
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MLS proves with U.S. Open Cup move it doesn't get soccer tradition
MLS drops U.S. Open Cup, which showcases soccer's charms - The
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They were not happy about losing to MLS teams