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Union triumph in MLS
Philadelphia Union in 2017
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THE 25th year of Major League Soccer (MLS) has been a challenging one for all involved, but the regular season has had a fitting, almost fairytale ending.
The league that covers the considerable area of the United States and Canada from east to west has, like the rest of the world, had to overcome many obstacles during the last nine months or so.
Sporting challenges have been met as best they can in the circumstances, while the players and the league have also played their part in raising awareness of social issues.
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