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Every year, the KC Current lose players for one reason or another.
Let us pay homage to the no longer Current players. #KCBaby
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Let us pay homage to the no longer Current players. #KCBaby
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An Ode to the No Longer Current: 2026
As we’ve done the last two years (2024 & 2025), we’re going to pause the process of looking forward to what this upcoming season may bring for the Kansas City Current and their fans, and instead look ...
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January 23, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Every year, the KC Current lose players for one reason or another.
Let us pay homage to the no longer Current players. #KCBaby
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Let us pay homage to the no longer Current players. #KCBaby
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#SportingKC announce their 6-man coaching staff with some old favorites and a rival from the past.
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Sporting KC announces coaching staff
New and familiar face in the new SKC coaching staff
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January 22, 2026 at 3:49 AM
#SportingKC announce their 6-man coaching staff with some old favorites and a rival from the past.
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#SportingKC Coaching Staff
-Head Coach Raphael Wicky (pending P1 visa)
-Edu Rubio, Assistant Coach, most recently served as assistant manager at West Ham (2024-2025) (pending P1 visa)
-Head Coach Raphael Wicky (pending P1 visa)
-Edu Rubio, Assistant Coach, most recently served as assistant manager at West Ham (2024-2025) (pending P1 visa)
Wicky’s coaching staff to be announced later today #SportingKC
January 20, 2026 at 9:34 PM
#SportingKC Coaching Staff
-Head Coach Raphael Wicky (pending P1 visa)
-Edu Rubio, Assistant Coach, most recently served as assistant manager at West Ham (2024-2025) (pending P1 visa)
-Head Coach Raphael Wicky (pending P1 visa)
-Edu Rubio, Assistant Coach, most recently served as assistant manager at West Ham (2024-2025) (pending P1 visa)
Wicky’s coaching staff to be announced later today #SportingKC
January 20, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Wicky’s coaching staff to be announced later today #SportingKC
Great explanation and reasons to worry less about Chawinga and Cooper starting on SEI 👇
Let's use round numbers: say Cooper and Chawinga are on $600K combined salary. They stay on the SEI list for two months, or 1/6th of a year. That translates into $100K in extra salary cap space for KC Current. You can use that to sign a player, or...
NWSL Reminder: It is beneficial for teams and their salary caps to put people retroactively on the 2025 SEI list even if they are expected to play in 2026. There is a reduced salary cap hit of that player which is prorated to how much time they were not on active roster.
January 20, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Great explanation and reasons to worry less about Chawinga and Cooper starting on SEI 👇
A new @fortheglorykc.bsky.social is out. This week:
- #SportingKC have a new owner
- An SKC signing and a bunch of rumors
- KC Current schedule release and more #KCBaby news
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- #SportingKC have a new owner
- An SKC signing and a bunch of rumors
- KC Current schedule release and more #KCBaby news
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Sporting KC are Under New Ownership
Sporting Kansas City had an incredibly busy week between new ownership, a roster move and a bunch of rumors.
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January 19, 2026 at 1:56 PM
A new @fortheglorykc.bsky.social is out. This week:
- #SportingKC have a new owner
- An SKC signing and a bunch of rumors
- KC Current schedule release and more #KCBaby news
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- #SportingKC have a new owner
- An SKC signing and a bunch of rumors
- KC Current schedule release and more #KCBaby news
kcsoccerjournal.com/01/19/2026/s...
New Shades of Blue episode! We've been seeing things move in a positive direction, but is it too late for the actual team on the field this season?
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Sporting KC Ownership Changes Hands - Shades of Blue
Podcast Episode · KC Soccer Journal: A Sporting KC Podcast · 01/19/2026 · 59m
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January 19, 2026 at 1:13 PM
New Shades of Blue episode! We've been seeing things move in a positive direction, but is it too late for the actual team on the field this season?
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#SportingKC did what they failed to all of the 2025 preseason, they won a game!
Also:
- The highlight (singular)
- Who played
- And who didn't play
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Also:
- The highlight (singular)
- Who played
- And who didn't play
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Sporting KC Win Their Preseason Opener
Sporting Kansas City did what they failed to in the 2025 preseason, despite six attempts. They won a game!
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January 18, 2026 at 2:56 PM
#SportingKC did what they failed to all of the 2025 preseason, they won a game!
Also:
- The highlight (singular)
- Who played
- And who didn't play
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Also:
- The highlight (singular)
- Who played
- And who didn't play
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ESPN Peru and numerous other outlets are reporting Cesar Inga from Universitario de Deportes to #SportingKC is done for a significant fee.
Everything we know 🔽
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Everything we know 🔽
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Rumor: ESPN Has Sporting KC Paying over $1 Million for Cesar Inga
On again, off again rumored signing Cesar Inga appears to be happening according to reliable sources.
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January 18, 2026 at 4:29 AM
ESPN Peru and numerous other outlets are reporting Cesar Inga from Universitario de Deportes to #SportingKC is done for a significant fee.
Everything we know 🔽
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Everything we know 🔽
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What’s a great way to start your weekend? By listening the newest episode of Keeping Current! We’re talking the preseason roster and the schedule release.
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Roster and schedule release - Keeping Current
Podcast Episode · KC Soccer Journal: A Sporting KC Podcast · 01/17/2026 · 57m
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January 17, 2026 at 6:16 PM
What’s a great way to start your weekend? By listening the newest episode of Keeping Current! We’re talking the preseason roster and the schedule release.
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#SportingKC have sold a majority stake in their team to Peter Mallouk.
It's potentially the highest valuation sale in league history!
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It's potentially the highest valuation sale in league history!
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Illig Family Selling Majority Stake in Sporting KC
In a big Friday news drop, Forbes announced that the Illig family is selling their majority stake in Sporting KC. According to Forbes the sale was to one of the club’s existing limiting partners at an...
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January 17, 2026 at 6:09 AM
#SportingKC have sold a majority stake in their team to Peter Mallouk.
It's potentially the highest valuation sale in league history!
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It's potentially the highest valuation sale in league history!
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#SportingKC have an unbelievable amount of money available to spend on their roster. And that was before they got a new majority owner.
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The Moves Keep Falling Through, but Sporting KC have a Ton to Spend
The math is tough to do, but Sporting Kansas City are absolutely loaded with money to spend on their roster. They just gotta close the deals.
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January 17, 2026 at 6:03 AM
#SportingKC have an unbelievable amount of money available to spend on their roster. And that was before they got a new majority owner.
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#SportingKC signed 25-year-old English winger, Calvin Harris. Should be competition for Shapi.
He signed a 1.5 year contract with an option for another season. He made $150,000 for #Rapids96 last season.
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He signed a 1.5 year contract with an option for another season. He made $150,000 for #Rapids96 last season.
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Sporting KC signs free agent forward Calvin Harris
Former Colorado winger joins SKC
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January 16, 2026 at 12:27 AM
#SportingKC signed 25-year-old English winger, Calvin Harris. Should be competition for Shapi.
He signed a 1.5 year contract with an option for another season. He made $150,000 for #Rapids96 last season.
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He signed a 1.5 year contract with an option for another season. He made $150,000 for #Rapids96 last season.
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Thad and Erik Bergrud are back with a new The Blue Turf episode to recap the last few games and also about the first half of the season.
Stick around at the end for a short interview with coach Stokic!
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Stick around at the end for a short interview with coach Stokic!
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Three games without the right result - The Blue Turf
Podcast Episode · KC Soccer Journal: A Sporting KC Podcast · 01/15/2026 · 56m
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January 15, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Thad and Erik Bergrud are back with a new The Blue Turf episode to recap the last few games and also about the first half of the season.
Stick around at the end for a short interview with coach Stokic!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
Stick around at the end for a short interview with coach Stokic!
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The KC Current's 2026 schedule is out:
- 30 regular season games
- 1 moved #NWSLChallengeCup final
- 2 Teal Rising Cup games (TBD)
+ playoffs (if all goes well)
The details 👇
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- 30 regular season games
- 1 moved #NWSLChallengeCup final
- 2 Teal Rising Cup games (TBD)
+ playoffs (if all goes well)
The details 👇
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2026 KC Current Schedule Released
The Kansas City Current have 30 regular season games, at least three additional games and potentially the playoffs in 2026.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:55 PM
The KC Current's 2026 schedule is out:
- 30 regular season games
- 1 moved #NWSLChallengeCup final
- 2 Teal Rising Cup games (TBD)
+ playoffs (if all goes well)
The details 👇
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- 30 regular season games
- 1 moved #NWSLChallengeCup final
- 2 Teal Rising Cup games (TBD)
+ playoffs (if all goes well)
The details 👇
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#SportingKC are trying to add to their roster.
Here is a rare glimpse at the inner workings of a bizarre transfer that ultimately fell apart.
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Here is a rare glimpse at the inner workings of a bizarre transfer that ultimately fell apart.
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Sporting KC Put in the Middle of a Bizarre Transfer Situation for Ugandan Forward
Sporting Kansas City apparently bid $1 million for a Ugandan striker, Rogers Mato.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:55 PM
#SportingKC are trying to add to their roster.
Here is a rare glimpse at the inner workings of a bizarre transfer that ultimately fell apart.
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Here is a rare glimpse at the inner workings of a bizarre transfer that ultimately fell apart.
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The KC Current preseason roster is out with some surprise injuries.
Also, forward is looking particularly thin. #KCBaby
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Also, forward is looking particularly thin. #KCBaby
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KC Current 2026 Preseason Roster Update
Unexpected inclusions on the SEI list for two stars
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January 15, 2026 at 1:52 AM
The KC Current preseason roster is out with some surprise injuries.
Also, forward is looking particularly thin. #KCBaby
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Also, forward is looking particularly thin. #KCBaby
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KC Current preseason roster updates:
-Alana Cook remains on SEI
-Clare Gagne remains on SEI
-Temwa Chawinga and Michelle Cooper have been placed on SEI after sustaining respective lower body and foot injuries at the end of 2025 NWSL regular season
-Alana Cook remains on SEI
-Clare Gagne remains on SEI
-Temwa Chawinga and Michelle Cooper have been placed on SEI after sustaining respective lower body and foot injuries at the end of 2025 NWSL regular season
January 14, 2026 at 10:13 PM
KC Current preseason roster updates:
-Alana Cook remains on SEI
-Clare Gagne remains on SEI
-Temwa Chawinga and Michelle Cooper have been placed on SEI after sustaining respective lower body and foot injuries at the end of 2025 NWSL regular season
-Alana Cook remains on SEI
-Clare Gagne remains on SEI
-Temwa Chawinga and Michelle Cooper have been placed on SEI after sustaining respective lower body and foot injuries at the end of 2025 NWSL regular season
Surprise! We have an off-season Keeping Current podcast episode! We’re recapping the off season and talking about the even more surprising head coach pick.
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Talking Armas - Keeping Current
Podcast Episode · KC Soccer Journal: A Sporting KC Podcast · 01/14/2026 · 1h 10m
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January 14, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Surprise! We have an off-season Keeping Current podcast episode! We’re recapping the off season and talking about the even more surprising head coach pick.
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Prince traded to Boston Legacy.
The KC Current continue to remake their roster, particularly the forward line. #KCBaby
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The KC Current continue to remake their roster, particularly the forward line. #KCBaby
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Current Trade Prince to Boston
The Kansas City Current continued to make over their roster to prepare for the 2026 NWSL season today when they traded forward, Nichelle Prince to expansion side, Boston Legacy FC. In return for Princ...
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January 14, 2026 at 4:38 AM
Prince traded to Boston Legacy.
The KC Current continue to remake their roster, particularly the forward line. #KCBaby
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The KC Current continue to remake their roster, particularly the forward line. #KCBaby
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A new @fortheglorykc.bsky.social is out! This week:
- #SportingKC hire Rapha Wicky
- The KC Current hire Chris Armas
- We have thoughts on both
+ SKC and #KCBaby rumors, news and more
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- #SportingKC hire Rapha Wicky
- The KC Current hire Chris Armas
- We have thoughts on both
+ SKC and #KCBaby rumors, news and more
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A Tale of Two New Coaches in Kansas City
Two coach hires, two press conferences and lots to talk about this week in all things Kansas City soccer.
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January 12, 2026 at 12:20 PM
A new @fortheglorykc.bsky.social is out! This week:
- #SportingKC hire Rapha Wicky
- The KC Current hire Chris Armas
- We have thoughts on both
+ SKC and #KCBaby rumors, news and more
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- #SportingKC hire Rapha Wicky
- The KC Current hire Chris Armas
- We have thoughts on both
+ SKC and #KCBaby rumors, news and more
kcsoccerjournal.com/01/11/2026/a...
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🇺🇸 Sources: Toronto FC bid $18m to sign USMNT forward Josh Sargent from Norwich City.
Talks ongoing. Toronto confident. Player wants it.
w/ @sebsb.bsky.social, @paultenorio.bsky.social, @joshuakloke.bsky.social
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Talks ongoing. Toronto confident. Player wants it.
w/ @sebsb.bsky.social, @paultenorio.bsky.social, @joshuakloke.bsky.social
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Toronto FC in talks to sign USMNT striker Josh Sargent from Norwich City
Toronto has made an $18 million bid for the 25-year-old, though an agreement has not yet been reached.
www.nytimes.com
January 11, 2026 at 6:58 PM
🇺🇸 Sources: Toronto FC bid $18m to sign USMNT forward Josh Sargent from Norwich City.
Talks ongoing. Toronto confident. Player wants it.
w/ @sebsb.bsky.social, @paultenorio.bsky.social, @joshuakloke.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
Talks ongoing. Toronto confident. Player wants it.
w/ @sebsb.bsky.social, @paultenorio.bsky.social, @joshuakloke.bsky.social
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#SportingKC brought three left-footed defenders on trial with them to preseason in Florida.
Let's learn more about Ethan Bartlow, Jayden Reid and Wyatt Meyer. #MLS
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Let's learn more about Ethan Bartlow, Jayden Reid and Wyatt Meyer. #MLS
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Details on the Three Defenders on Trial with Sporting KC
Sporting KC unveiled their preseason roster, and it included a few surprises. Three defenders are on trial along with 11 more off roster players.
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January 11, 2026 at 10:09 PM
#SportingKC brought three left-footed defenders on trial with them to preseason in Florida.
Let's learn more about Ethan Bartlow, Jayden Reid and Wyatt Meyer. #MLS
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Let's learn more about Ethan Bartlow, Jayden Reid and Wyatt Meyer. #MLS
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The KC Current had a very busy week:
- Signed Amelia White out of college
- Re-signed Clare Gagne
- Bia officially departs
- Pfeiffer finds a new team
- and plenty of #USWNT call-ups
#KCBaby #NWSL
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- Signed Amelia White out of college
- Re-signed Clare Gagne
- Bia officially departs
- Pfeiffer finds a new team
- and plenty of #USWNT call-ups
#KCBaby #NWSL
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KC Current Sign a Player, Re-Sign a Player and Lose Bia
Another rookie, Amelia White, joins the roster. Plus, a familiar face returns. But Bia and Alex Pfeiffer have found new clubs.
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January 11, 2026 at 2:51 PM
The KC Current had a very busy week:
- Signed Amelia White out of college
- Re-signed Clare Gagne
- Bia officially departs
- Pfeiffer finds a new team
- and plenty of #USWNT call-ups
#KCBaby #NWSL
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- Signed Amelia White out of college
- Re-signed Clare Gagne
- Bia officially departs
- Pfeiffer finds a new team
- and plenty of #USWNT call-ups
#KCBaby #NWSL
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Raphael Wicky was introduced to #SportingKC fans this week.
Here are three key takeaways from the press conference (and some bonus quotes!)
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Here are three key takeaways from the press conference (and some bonus quotes!)
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Three Key Details from Sporting KC’s New Coach, CSO and Owner Press Conference
A new era is starting for Sporting Kansas City. Raphael Wicky takes his team to preseason this weekend with a vision he laid out.
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January 10, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Raphael Wicky was introduced to #SportingKC fans this week.
Here are three key takeaways from the press conference (and some bonus quotes!)
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Here are three key takeaways from the press conference (and some bonus quotes!)
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