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Friday, December 13, 2024

What Copa and the World Cup Mean for MLS

  • The United States is hosting Copa América, the Club World Cup, and the 2026 World Cup in consecutive years.
  • MLS executive Camilo Durana explains how the league is gaining off this run of international attention.
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The U.S. is hosting major international soccer tournaments three years in a row, beginning with this year’s Copa América and culminating in the 2026 World Cup. MLS executive Camilo Durana joins the show to discuss how the league is gaining off this run of international attention.

Plus, the Celtics are for sale, and more than $1 billion in player deals have already been given out this NBA offseason.

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