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Jeff Rueter

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After a solid 2019, the U.S. Open Cup can improve more by...

After a solid 2019, the U.S. Open Cup can improve more by...

When players line up for corner kicks, there are plenty of factors they take into consideration. First is the…

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The USL Academy League has big aims, but MLS could determine...

The USL Academy League has big aims, but MLS could determine...

When Major League Soccer announced a partnership with the United Soccer League in 2013, it was seen as a larg…

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How USL's Forward Madison built a cult-like following in its...

How USL's Forward Madison built a cult-like following in its...

On a humid June evening, I found myself in Madison, Wisconsin, with two hands firmly grasped onto a ten-foot-…

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After surviving a suicide attempt, this USL coach is sharing...

After surviving a suicide attempt, this USL coach is sharing...

Editor's note: This story deals with the subjects of depression and suicide. If you, or anyone you know, expe…

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Seeds of Alan Koch's firing were sown early in FC Cincinnati’s USL tenure

Seeds of Alan Koch's firing were sown early in FC Cincinnati’s USL tenure

On Tuesday afternoon, Jeff Berding sat down for a press conference at FC Cincinnati's downtown offices. Mere …

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The Minnesota coach who introduced "Wonderwall," then disappeared

The Minnesota coach who introduced "Wonderwall," then disappeared

Carl Craig has played a pivotal role as Minnesota United formed an identity. Now, he's left watching the team…

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Anthony Precourt is testing the compatibility of MLS's dual...

Anthony Precourt is testing the compatibility of MLS's dual...

Don Garber never shies away from saying he wants MLS to become "one of the top leagues in the world." At the …

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Growth of the USL puts low pay, lack of insurance for...

Growth of the USL puts low pay, lack of insurance for...

Imagine you're a starting player for Red Bulls II. Last night, you played 90 minutes and beat a fellow second…

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$10,000 flights and personal credit: How the US Open Cup cripples smaller clubs

$10,000 flights and personal credit: How the US Open Cup cripples smaller clubs

Smaller teams dream of taking on an MLS club in the US Open Cup. But that dream can come at a steep cost

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Was MLS really to blame for USA's World Cup failure?

Was MLS really to blame for USA's World Cup failure?

A full week has passed since a dreadful 90 minutes took the USA from part of the World Cup furniture to tourn…

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