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MLS chat & U.S. Open Cup preview! Cupset potential, roster rule changes, more

Ep. 139

On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into the third round of the U.S. Open Cup, which kicks off this week! Then, it's time for a look around MLS, both on and off the field.

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