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ZAPOPAN, MEXICO - APRIL 25: CONCACAF Champions League 2018 trophy is seen prior the second leg match of the final between Chivas and Toronto FC as part of CONCACAF Champions League 2018 at Akron Stadium on April 25, 2018 in Zapopan, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

MLS: Analyzing the CCL Round of 16 ties

Jaime Broitman
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MLS: Marc Dos Santos fined for criticism, but is he wrong?

Soccer in California: Beyond the Bay and Los Angeles

MLS: Charlotte expansion when, not if

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 06: Javier Hernandez #14 of Mexico throws his arms out as he celebrates the goal by Erick Gutierrez #25 of Mexico during the 2nd half of the Friendly match between the United States Men's National Team and Mexico. The match was held at MetLife Stadium on September 06, 2019 in East Rutherford, NJ USA. Mexico won the match with a score of 3 to 0. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images)

MLS: Javier Hernandez more than a football signing

Andrew Dowdeswell
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TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 15: Zack Steffen #1 of the United States warms up prior to the game between Canada and USMNT at BMO Field on October 15, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by John Dorton/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

MLS: Top 5 departures of the 2019 season

Daniel Garza
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LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 25: Carlos Vela #10 of Los Angeles FC celebrates his goal during Los Angeles FC's MLS match against Los Angeles Galaxy at the Banc of California Stadium on August 25, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. The match ended in a 3-3 draw. (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images)

LAFC: Replicating all-action midfield requires an anomaly

Andrew Dowdeswell
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Atlanta United (Photo by Austin McAfee/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLS Cup: Power ranking the last five finals

Drew Hubbard
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 09: Luis Suarez of FC Barcelona in action during the Liga match between FC Barcelona and RC Celta de Vigo at Camp Nou on November 09, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

MLS: How Edinson Cavani impacts Luis Suarez Inter Miami move

Daniel Garza
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ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 01: A general internal view of MLS All Stars branding on the LCD screens at Mercedes-Benz Stadium during the 2018 MLS All-Stars game between Juventus v MLS All-Stars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

MLS: The very easy way to fix All-Star Game

Andrew Dowdeswell
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COLUMBUS, OH - JUNE 18: Atlanta United forward Brandon Vazquez #19 reacts to scoring a goal during the 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 match between the Columbus Crew SC and the Atlanta United at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on June 18, 2019. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLS: Expansion mock draft for Inter Miami, Nashville SC

Josh Bouland
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 19: West Ham United's Jack Wilshere during the Premier League match between Everton FC and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 19, 2019 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)

MLS: Good for Jack Wilshere, risky for anyone else

Andrew Dowdeswell
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SACRAMENTO, CA - JULY 18: Jack Colback

Sacramento Republic FC: What MLS expansion means

Brandon Ofiana
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CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 02: Don Garber Commissioner of MLS at the press conference to announce ongoing relationship with adidas prior to the MLS All-Star match between the MLS All-Stars and Real Madrid at the Soldier Field on August 02, 2017 in Chicago, IL. The match ended in a tie of 1 to 1. Real Madrid won the match on a 4 to 2 in penalty kicks. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images)

MLS Expansion: The increasingly unbalanaced schedule problem

Andrew Dowdeswell
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CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 02: Don Garber Commissioner of MLS at the press conference to announce ongoing relationship with adidas prior to the MLS All-Star match between the MLS All-Stars and Real Madrid at the Soldier Field on August 02, 2017 in Chicago, IL. The match ended in a tie of 1 to 1. Real Madrid won the match on a 4 to 2 in penalty kicks. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images)

MLS: Explosive BCG report defines American troubles

Andrew Dowdeswell
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VALENCIA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 02: Luis Suarez of FC Barcelona looks on during the Liga match between Levante UD and FC Barcelona at Ciutat de Valencia on November 2, 2019 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by David Aliaga/MB Media/Getty Images)

MLS: Luiz Suarez the perfect nasty competitor

Andrew Dowdeswell
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SEATTLE, WA - APRIL 24: Seattle Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer reacts after the MLS regular season match between San Jose Earthquakes and Seattle Sounders FC on April 24, 2019, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA.(Photo by Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Seattle Sounders Vs Toronto FC: The gameplan for both teams

Josh Bouland
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BRONX, NY - SEPTEMBER 25: Domenec Torrent Head Coach of New York City FC during the MLS match between New York City FC and Atlanta United at Yankee Stadium on September 25, 2019 in the Bronx Borough of NY, USA. NYCFC won the match with a score of 4 to 1 and clinched the top spot in the Eastern Conference. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images)

MLS: Dome Torrent departure shows league must change

Andrew Dowdeswell
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on November 02, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty Images)

MLS and Mesut Ozil: Buyer beware

Andrew Dowdeswell
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 10: Carlos Vela #10 of Los Angeles FC celebrates his goal during Los Angeles FC's MLS match against Portland Timbers at the Banc of California Stadium on March 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.Los Angeles FC won the match 4-1 (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images)

MLS: Carlos Vela, the greatest individual season in league history

Andrew Dowdeswell
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ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 30: Toronto's players celebrate with the MLS Eastern Conference trophy following the conclusion of the MLS playoff match between Toronto FC and Atlanta United FC on October 30th, 2019 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLS: Despite parity attempts, a new, finance-related elite developing

Andrew Dowdeswell
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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 24: Carlos Vela #10 of Los Angeles FC celebrates his 2nd goal during the MLS Western Conference Semi-final between Los Angeles FC and Los Angeles Galaxy at the Banc of California Stadium on October 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles FC won the match 5-3 (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images)

MLS: Only one winner from Playoffs

Andrew Dowdeswell
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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 29: Nicolas Lodeiro #10 of Seattle Sounders celebrates his first half goal during the MLS Western Conference Final between Los Angeles FC and Seattle Sounders at the Banc of California Stadium on October 29, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Seattle Sounders won the match 3-1 (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images)

MLS: Top 3 performances from Conference Finals

Matt Coles
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SACRAMENTO, CA - JULY 18: Jack Colback

Sacramento Republic FC: Hoop-jumping wins entry into MLS

Chuck Wharton
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SEATTLE, WA - OCTOBER 23: Seattle Sounders midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro (10) celebrates his 2nd half goal with forward Raul Ruidiaz (9) during a MLS Western Conference semifinal match between the Seattle Sounders and Real Salt Lake on October 23, 2019, at Century Link Field in Seattle, WA. (Photo by Jeff Halstead/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLS: Top 3 performances from Conference semi-finals

Matt Coles
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SAN JOSE, CA - SEPTEMBER 29: Seattle Sounders forward Jordan Morris (13) fields a pass during the match between the Seattle Sounders FC and the San Jose Earthquakes on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Avaya Stadium, San Jose, California. (Photo by Douglas Stringer/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLS Playoffs First Round: Top 3 performances

Matt Coles
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ATLANTA, GA OCTOBER 06: Atlanta's Ezequiel Barco (8) prepares to take a free kick during the MLS match between the New England Revolution and Atlanta United FC on October 6th, 2019 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLS: Top 5 youngsters to look out for in First Round

Matt Coles
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LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 25: Carlos Vela #10 of Los Angeles FC celebrates his goal during Los Angeles FC's MLS match against Los Angeles Galaxy at the Banc of California Stadium on August 25, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. The match ended in a 3-3 draw. (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images)

MLS: Playoff Power Rankings

Andrew Dowdeswell
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