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• 🖐 things we learned from MLS matchday 28

While MLS is now on pause for Leagues Cup 2024, there was plenty of big stories from around the league on matchday 28. Let’s dig into a handful of the standouts.Atlanta United can be superb on their......2024
• USMNT’s Caleb Wiley joins Chelsea in permanent deal
Caleb Wiley is the latest young American talent to make his move abroad. Wiley has joined English Premier League side Chelsea in a permanent deal from Atlanta United. The Five Stripes are reportedly set to receive just under $11 million from Chelsea as part of the deal. Wiley, 19, has signed a six-year contract with ... Read more...2024
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• Report: Chelsea nearing deal to acquire USMNT’s Caleb Wiley
Gabriel Slonina is reportedly set to have another a second American teammate at Chelsea. Atlanta United left back Caleb Wiley is nearing a deal to join the English Premier League club in a permanent deal, The Athletic reported. Wiley would be loaned to French Ligue 1 side Strasbourg to earn early minutes in Europe. The ... Read more...2024
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• Botafogo sign Argentine international for big fee from Atlanta United

Botafogo have captured the signing of Thiago Almada from MLS side Atlanta United. The deal is said to be worth $21million up front, which currently represents the third-highest incoming transfer fee ......2024
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• Thiago Almada joins Brazilian side Botafogo for MLS-record fee
Thiago Almada’s time in MLS has come to an end. Almada has been sold by Atlanta United to Brazilian Serie A side Botafogo, both clubs announced Saturday. The Five Stripes will reportedly receive a $21 million transfer fee for Almada, which could increase to $30 million with add-ons. The 23-year-old joined the Five Stripes in ... Read more...2024
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• ATL's Almada joins Botafogo for MLS-record fee

Atlanta United completed its transfer of midfielder Thiago Almada to Brazilian top-flight side Botafogo on Saturday for an MLS-record fee, the club announced on Saturday....2024
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• Lionel Messi leads MLS’ top selling jerseys list, but so do a lot of up and coming stars

Photo by Simon Bruty/Anychance/Getty Images Of course Messi’s kit was No. 1, but four other of his Miami teammates join him on the list. On Monday, Major League Soccer released their list of the 25 top selling jerseys in the league so far this season, and there was no surprise about who was at the top. Based on the MLS jerseys sold on MLS Store, Lionel Messi leads the list as the top selli...2024
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• MLS Rivalry Week hits its final crescendo this weekend

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports More rivalries to keep you entertained this weekend. MLS Rivalry Week continues this weekend, as several more rivalries get their time in the spotlight. With several matches this weekend, there are a few teams that really need a win to keep pace with the leaders in the Eastern Conference, while others are hoping to seek the answers they need to keep aflo...2024
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• MLS Rivalry Week begins with a statement: Hell Is Real

Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK Columbus-Cincinnati highlights this weekend’s action. MLS Rivalry Week kicks off this weekend, and over the next week, you’ll see each of the league’s 29 teams take on a team in some big time rivalry matchups. Spreading them out over a couple of weekends with some midweek matches, MLS is hoping to capture the attention of fans with some inc...2024
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• These three MLS matchups have us excited for opening weekend

Photo by Zach Sanderson/ISI Photos/Getty Images MLS is back with a full slate of matches this weekend. Here are our three best bets for the rest of Matchweek No. 1 The 2024 Major League Soccer season began Wednesday night, with Inter Miami beating Real Salt Lake 2-0 at newly renamed Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. The league’s season beginning on a Wednesday probably threw everyone off, ...2024
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• Planning to see Lionel Messi in MLS? Not if you live in these 6 cities
Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images Bad news for fans hoping to see the GOAT in action. Lionel Messi makes his debut for Inter Miami on Friday night, and it’s the most-hyped debut in the history of U.S. domestic soccer. Tickets have been sold out for weeks, and are fetching huge money on the secondary market, where the cheapest available tickets are up to $179 — soaring from their pre-Messi...2023
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• U.S. Open Cup Rewind: Memphis 901 FC, Monterey Bay F.C. earn upset wins, and more
Memphis 901 FC erased an early first-half deficit on Wednesday night to eliminate 2019 U.S. Open Cup winners Atlanta United. Philip Goodrum’s 96th minute penalty kick helped force extra time at Fifth Third Bank Stadium before Nighte Pickering’s eventual winning goal in the 100th minute led Memphis 901 FC past the Five Stripes 2-1. Veteran ... Read more...2023
• Atlanta suspend Martinez for detrimental conduct

Atlanta United suspended Josef Martinez for "conduct detrimental to the team" on Wednesday....2022
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• MLS Ticker: Lennon sidelined with knee injury, Charlotte FC loans Franco, and more
Injuries have hampered Gonzalo Pineda’s first team roster at Atlanta United this season and now the Mexican head coach will have to overcome another key loss in his squad. Brooks Lennon has been ruled out six-to-eight weeks after suffering an MCL sprain in his left knee, Atlanta United announced Monday. Lennon suffered the injury in ... Read more...2022
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• Miles Robinson diagnosed with ruptured Achilles tendon
Miles Robinson’s dreams of featuring for the U.S. men’s national team at the 2022 FIFA World Cup have been put in major doubt with the Atlanta United defender set for surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon. Robinson will undergo surgery on Monday after suffering an Achilles injury in Saturday’s 4-1 MLS win over the ... Read more...2022
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• Miles Robinson suffers ruptured Achilles tendon, putting USMNT status in doubt
Miles Robinson’s dreams of featuring for the U.S. men’s national team at the 2022 FIFA World Cup have been put in jeopardy with the Atlanta United defender set for surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon. Robinson will undergo surgery on Monday after suffering an Achilles injury in Saturday’s 4-1 MLS win over the Chicago ... Read more...2022
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"LA Galaxy and Atlanta United were the big winners on the weekend as we look at what happened in MLS in our newly updated Power Rankings."

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"Lionel Messi is healthy and will be available for selection for Saturday's road game against Atlanta United FC, Inter Miami CF coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino said on Friday."

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"A prosecutor announced an indictment of gang members who have been targeting the Atlanta-area homes of famous athletes -- including Falcons WR Calvin Ridley and Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan -- entertainers and others."

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"Nani's header in the 87th minute sealed a 3-2 comeback victory for Orlando City over visiting Atlanta United on Friday."

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"Atlanta United sign Jurgen Damm on free transfer as winger departs Tigres UANL"

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"Atlanta United export Miguel Almiron's first goal for Newcastle United is a big one"

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"LAFC eat humble pie on Twitter after losing NFL bet to Atlanta United"

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"Atlanta United make record-breaking move for midfielder Darlington Nagbe"

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"New aerial photos released showing progress of Atlanta United FC's downtown stadium"

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"MLS expansion team Atlanta United FC unveil logo, club colors and new hashtag #ATLUTD"

• USMNT’s Caleb Wiley joins Chelsea in permanent deal
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• Botafogo sign Argentine international for big fee from Atlanta United
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• MLS Rivalry Week hits its final crescendo this weekend
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• The MLS fountain of youth is dipped in goals in the early part of 2024

Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images The MLS trend may favor the young talent, but the older stars are contributing so far this season. The 2024 Major League Soccer season is well completing its second month this weekend, and we’ve already seen a lot of excitement from the league’s 29 teams. We’ve seen incredible goals and amazing moments, where the stars have shined when the lights are b...2024
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• These three MLS matchups have us excited for opening weekend
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• MLS Ticker: Mihailovic signs with Rapids, McCarty joins Atlanta United, and more
Djordje Mihailovic is back in MLS with hopes of sparking his career. The former Chicago Fire homegrown has joined the Colorado Rapids on a Designated Player contract through 2027. Mihailovic’s contract also includes a club option for 2028 after Colorado reportedly paid close to $3 million to Dutch side AZ Alkmaar for his services. “Djordje ... Read more...2024
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• MLS Ticker: Atlanta United signs Cohen, FC Cincinnati acquires Keller, and more
Josh Cohen has made his move back to the United States after several seasons away from his native country. Cohen signed with Atlanta United on Thursday as a free agent, the Eastern Conference club announced. The veteran shot-stopper signed a two-year contract with the Five Stripes, which includes an option for 2026. “Josh is someone ... Read more...2023
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• Sources: Atlanta set to sign American GK Cohen

Goalkeeper Josh Cohen is expected to sign a contract with Atlanta United in Major League Soccer, multiple sources told ESPN....2023
• Mets owner Steve Cohen purchases Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy TGL League team

Steve Cohen, New York Mets, TGL | Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Steve Cohen, the billionaire owner of the New York Mets, has purchased a team in the new TGL league, which debuts in January 2024. New York Mets owner Steve Cohen is getting involved with golf. As the Mets’ miserable 2023 season comes to a close, Cohen is looking ahead to the winter. No, he is not looking towards Spring Tr...2023
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• Falcons owner Arthur Blank purchases Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy TGL virtual golf team

Home Depot Co-Founder, Atlanta Falcons Owner, and Atlanta United Owner Arthur Blank | Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images Falcons Owner Arthur Blank has purchased TGL Atlanta, the third team announced as part of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TGL golf league. Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank has agreed to purchase a new team in the TGL League, a virtual golf association founded by Tiger...2023
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• Lionel Messi leads MLS’ top selling jerseys list, but so do a lot of up and coming stars
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• Which MLS teams have the best chance of winning the U.S. Open Cup?

Photo by Andy Mead/YCJ/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images There are nine MLS-affiliated teams left in the tournament. Who has the best chance of winning? The 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup has hit the Round of 32, and the competition resumes with 16 matches. For the first time in this year’s edition of the tournament, the MLS teams will enter the competition, but only 8 of them will fight for...2024
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• MLS Rivalry Week begins with a statement: Hell Is Real
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• Our picks and predictions for the MLS matches you need to watch this St. Patrick’s Day weekend

Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images All matches are on Apple TV for free this weekend, a bit o’ luck for us! Week No. 4 of the 2024 Major League Soccer season has already seen some fireworks. Specifically in the Eastern Conference, eight of the 15 teams in the conference still are unbeaten on the season, and this is happening despite the East having seven teams co...2024
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• Which MLS Eastern Conference team is sporting the best jersey?

Photo by Simon Bruty/Anychance/Getty Images The 2024 jerseys are out...after a week to see them in action, which ones are duds and which ones are stars? Major League Soccer revealed the 2024 jerseys for each of the 29 teams, beginning the true kickoff to the regular season. When teams hit the field this past week to open up the 2024 season, many unviewill be showing off these jerseys to th...2024
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• When it comes to who’s most likely to win MLS’ Leagues Cup, the math has been done

Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images We break down the group stage pairings to see who’s got it made. Earlier this month, MLS and Liga MX revealed the group stage assignments for the 2024 Leagues Cup. Just like last year, 47 teams from both Major League Soccer and Liga MX will compete in the second edition of the tournament, which will begin on July 26 with the group stage. Club Am...2024
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• Brandon Vazquez scores in first Monterrey start

It was a memorable first Monterrey start for American forward Brandon Vazquez. Vazquez scored his first goal for the club in a 1-1 Liga MX draw with Queretaro on Wednesday. The former FC Cincinnati and Atlanta United forward started and played 67 minutes in the match as Monterrey continued through the early stages of its ... Read more...2024
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• Thiago Almada, Orlando City headline the Best of MLS for Week 24

Atlanta United has relied on Thiago Almada heavily during the 2023 MLS season and the Argentine playmaker rose to the occasion once again for the Five Stripes. Almada led the way on Saturday night by scoring one goal and adding two assists in a 4-0 shutout victory over visiting Nashville SC. The result helped the ... Read more...2023
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• Lionel Messi scores 2 goals early for Inter Miami in Leagues Cup win over Atlanta United
Follow along with Yahoo Sports as Messi and Inter Miami look to secure a spot in the Leagues Cup knockout round....2023
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• Columbus Crew, Jordan Morris headline the Best of MLS for Week 5
A lopsided home victory for the Columbus Crew and a four-goal performance from Jordan Morris headlined the Best of MLS for Week 5. The Columbus Crew rebounded from back-to-back winless results by putting six goals past Atlanta United in a 6-1 home triumph on Saturday night. Christian Ramirez scored twice for the Crew while Aidan ... Read more...2023
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• The Atlantic Cup deserves better than relegation to Wednesdays

Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports When MLS considers its top rivalries, it needs to do better by one of the original and best rivalries in the league. When Major League Soccer began its first season back in 1996, there were a few rivalries that the league attempted to handcraft for TV and for casual fans to latch onto. However, one of the original rivalries in the league didn’t need any manufa...2024
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• MLS Rivalry Week hits its final crescendo this weekend
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• The MLS fountain of youth is dipped in goals in the early part of 2024
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• Kevin Patrick comments on WWE departure, promotes new job

Kevin Egan’s X The veteran play-by-play man is grateful for his time at WWE, and is returning to soccer as the host of MLS 360. It was a whirlwind few days for Kevin Egan — who worked for WWE as Kevin Patrick — in late January as his time with the company came to an end. First came a report that he was out as SmackDown’s lead announcer. The news came weeks after Michael Cole exited SmackD...2024
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• FC Cincinnati, Ronaldo Cisneros headline Best of MLS for Week 10
A first-half hat trick for Ronaldo Cisneros and two wins in one week for FC Cincinnati highlights the top moments from Week 10 of MLS action. Cisneros sent Atlanta United in front of the Chicago Fire, showing his ability to make incisive runs and killer finishing in a 4-1 win. Atlanta continues to miss star ... Read more...2022
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• NYCFC rides second-half surge to beat Atlanta United
NEW YORK — It took some time for New York City FC to remind its guests who the hosts were Sunday afternoon. After a comfortable opening 30 minutes for Atlanta United, NYCFC began to take control toward the end of the first half and rode that momentum to a 2-0 win in the first round ... Read more...2021
• Wednesday MLS Scoreboard: Red Bulls visit D.C. United, Atlanta United hosts Inter Miami, and more

The New York Red Bulls are the hottest team in Major League Soccer at the moment, riding an eight-match unbeaten streak, with four straight victories to jump into playoff position in the Eastern Conference. (...)...2021
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• MLS '19 schedule released; FC Cincinnati to debut vs. Sounders

ESPN FC's Ale Moreno presents his top 10 goals from throughout MLS this season, but who will rank as number one in 2018? Goalkeeper blunders were aplenty in Major League Soccer in 2018, headlined by this Shakastrophic moment by Stefan Frei. Zack Steffen, David Bingham and other MLS goalkeepers made some stellar saves in 2018, but who tops Ale Moreno's list? Gui...2019
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• RB Leipzig signing Tyler Adams backed for 'successful European career'

Steve Nicol and Craig Burley agree on the importance of early playing time for Tyler Adams in Germany after the American's move to RB Leipzig. Relive the best moments of Tyler Adams' MLS career, as one of the brightest USMNT stars has completed a move to Bundesliga club RB Leipzig. United States international Tyler Adams has the perfect platform for a "successful European ...2019
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• MLS expansion team Atlanta United FC unveil logo, club colors and new hashtag #ATLUTD
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• Atlanta United FC, NFL's Falcons announce new home to be named Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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• Atlanta United make record-breaking move for midfielder Darlington Nagbe
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• Atlanta United reveal logo, team colors in front of thousands of fans: “We want it to be your club"
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• Falcons' Ridley target of gang-related robbery

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• Transfer Watch: Atlanta United FC reportedly in mix for Mexican international Marco Fabian
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• Atlanta United FC: Get the lowdown on the newest team name in MLS, as selected by the supporters
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• Middlesbrough say US national team GK Brad Guzan will join Atlanta United
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• 🖐 things we learned from MLS matchday 28
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• Lionel Messi leads MLS’ top selling jerseys list, but so do a lot of up and coming stars
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• Atlanta fires Pineda, Valentino new interim coach

Atlanta United fired coach Gonzalo Pineda on Monday, less than 24 hours after another loss dropped the team further from MLS playoff contention....2024
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• MLS has solid representation in U.S.’ Olympic roster pool. Is it good enough to medal?

American Cade Cowell is the only player in the U.S.’ current Olympic player pool that does play professionally in either Europe or the United States. | Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports It might be way too early to tell, but talent playing domestically is definitely where collective heads are at It’s been nearly two decades since the United States men’s national team fielded an Olympic ro...2024
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• Which MLS teams have the best chance of winning the U.S. Open Cup?
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• 2024 U.S. Open Cup: Houston Dynamo, LAFC among MLS clubs to enter Round of 32
The 2024 U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 draw is set. U.S. Soccer revealed the 16 matchups for May’s Round of 32, which is slated to take place between May 7-8. A total of eight MLS clubs will enter the competition at this stage including LAFC, Atlanta United, Seattle Sounders, and FC Dallas. New York ... Read more...2024
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• Falcons' Calvin Ridley reportedly a target of gang-related celebrity home robberies

Ridley, goalkeeper Brad Guzan of Major League Soccer club Atlanta United and music icon Mariah Carey are among celebrities and social media influencers who reportedly had their homes broken into as part of a crime spree that also included carjackings, kidnappings and shootings....2022
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• MLS Ticker: Gonzalez Pirez linked to Xolos, Torres joins Inter Miami, and more

Leandro Gonzalez Pirez is reportedly on his way to Liga MX. After much speculation over the Atlanta United defender's future, his move to Club Tijuana is reportedly a done deal. Mexican outlet AM originally (...)...2019
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• Ex-Atlanta United boss Gerardo 'Tata' Martino named Mexico manager

Gerardo "Tata" Martino, who was officially unveiled as Mexico manager by that country's federation on Monday, said he thinks Mexico have evolved to be "among the best" over the past 20 years. Martino's official acceptance and the announcement of the deal ended several months' worth of speculation that Martino -- who won the 2018 MLS Coach of the Year award with A...2019
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