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PR challenges for MLS, Inter Miami get a win & the USWNT evolve at the Gold Cup

Ep. 124

On this episode, Joe Lowery dives into the first game of the 2024 MLS season: Inter Miami's 2-0 win over Real Salt Lake. That, plus chat about MLS's current PR challenges and the U.S. women's national team's latest performance, on the show.


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