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Feb 2025
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The Football Reporters: Can MLS become a...

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ESPN FC’s Jeff Carlisle, Bill Connelly and Lizzy Becherano join Luis Miguel Echegaray ahead of the start of the 30th MLS season.

They debate what the future holds for MLS and whether it can become one of the top five leagues in the world. Plus, discussion on Javier Mascherano leading Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and assess the hopes of newcomers San Diego FC.

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