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Miller family buys MLS’s Real Salt Lake, NWSL’s Utah Royals in $600 million deal - The Athletic • Apr. 18, 2025, 5:35 AM ET (New York Times)

Former MLS player Aaron Boupendza dies after falling from 11th floor of building in China, soccer federation says • Apr. 17, 2025, 6:36 AM ET (CBS)

American playing football in Hong Kong reveals Wayne Rooney influence on career • Apr. 16, 2025, 4:52 AM ET (South China Morning Post)

MLS will give further consideration to adopting a fall-to-spring calendar • Apr. 10, 2025, 6:00 PM ET (AP)

Nathan Ordaz scores, LAFC blanks Leo Messi and Inter Miami 1-0 in 1st leg of CONCACAF Champions Cup • Apr. 3, 2025, 2:37 AM ET (AP)

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Also Known As	MLS
Date	1996 - present
Areas Of Involvement	football

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