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Dom Clary
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MLS writer with Extra Time Talk/MAC football writer/ High School Sports Writer/Broadcaster. Baldwin Wallace alum. Board op at 92.3 the Fan.

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Week 5 is here for college football!! Watch the newest episode of Talking MACtion to catch up what your favorite team is up to.

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Talking MACtion ep 42: All Even Across the MAC
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September 26, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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The Crew are fighting for their playoff lives this week without Diego Rossi on the field. How could his injury affect the Crew in their playoff push?

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Diego Rossi’s Setback Could Shift Columbus Crew’s Playoff
Diego Rossi's setback, which will keep him out of Saturday's game, could impact the Crew as their situation has become desperate.
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September 25, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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Central Michigan played tough but failed to compete with the Offensive firepower of the Pittsburgh Panthers. Here is my recap of the 45-17 loss for the Chips.
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Central Michigan is Ousted by Pitt 45-17 - Kee On Sports Media Group
Central Michigan rolled into the rolling hills of Pittsburgh with the hopes of defeating the nine-time national champion Pitt Panthers at home. Despite putting up …
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September 6, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Akron falls to Wyoming week one of the season in a defensive slug fest. Here is my recap of Akron's loss.
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Defensive Effort Wasted as Akron Falls 10-0 to Wyoming - Kee On Sports Media Group
The first half was a freezing slug fest between two squads that expected a warm August night. Instead, they got a cold end-of-fall breeze that …
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August 29, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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MAC teams kick off today so you know what that means! My official power rankings on @SportsKee1 and a new episode of Talking MACtion out on every platform.

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2025 MAC Football Rankings, Breakdowns and Predictions
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August 28, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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This weekend is a crucial clash amongst the giants of the MLS this season, FC Cincinnati and the Philadelphia Union fight one last time for the Supporters' Shield. Here is my break down on both teams in the matchup.
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Supporters’ Shield: FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union
The Supporters' Shield is on the line with seven matches to go, FC Cincinnati and the Philadelphia Union clash one last time for the Shield.
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August 27, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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Charlotte FC has been hot the past month and a half in MLS play. The real question for the Queen City is are they a real contender?

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This Charlotte FC Hot Streak Has Served Notice to All of MLS
With this Charlotte FC hot streak, increased quality in play has turned them from a team looking in on the outside to a true Contender in the East
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August 26, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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The MLS is heating up today with big matchups across the league. Here are my games to watch today with the most on the line.
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Biggest Matchups to Watch on 8/23/25: 3 Games With Everything at Stake
With less than eight games to play in the MLS regular season, every game becomes that much more important as we head down the stretch.
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August 23, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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The MLS Golden Boot race is starting to heat up, In this piece I break down all 10 contenders and put them in three categories to determine who is really contending for the Golden boot.

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Looking at Each MLS Contender for Golden Boot
The Golden Boot has been close this season, with plenty of action after half a season of play in the MLS. This year has proved to be a close race with a tie
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August 15, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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What if USA soccer had a pro/rel system? I decided to map out what that would look like. At the end of the season I’ll make an entire four tier breakdown of where each team will be in this hypothetical. But for now here is my breakdown on the system.
#ETT

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Breaking Down a Hypothetical MLS With Promotion and Relegation
The MLS may never have a promotion/relegation system, as the owners would never allow it to happen. Some of these teams are too valuable and expensive in
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August 1, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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The MLS is in a weird spot as a league, do they pursue an American audience and try to become a top 4 sport or do they adopt a European model to try to enter the world stage? Here’s my take on both options as well as thought in their current tv deal.

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MLS Ambitions: Global Soccer Powerhouse or North American Sports Giant?
The MLS has slowly climbed up the ladder to becoming a more respectable league, especially right here in America. The addition of Lionel Messi has brought
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July 30, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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The Columbus Crew needed to improve the top of their attack to compete for the Supporters Shield. Could this move be the answer?

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Wessam Abou Ali Joins Columbus Crew: What Fans Can Expect
They had their eyes on one striker for months, despite not being able to get a deal done before the Club World Cup, they were able to secure Wessam Abou Ali.
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July 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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With the Messi conversation shifting as fans question his dedication to soccer in America the league looks for a talented player to name the face of the league. Here is why this issue has occurred who I think should take this role.

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Should Evander Be the new Face of MLS? Solving the League’s Identity Crisis
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: MLS Western Conference Playoff Race: Sleeper Teams to Watch on the Outside Looking In
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July 26, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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Denis Bouanga has had an incredible impact with LAFC since joining the club in 2022. Bouanga is in transfer talks despite wanting to stay in LA during this week’s all star festivities.

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LAFC’s Denis Bouanga Spotlight: Goals, Speed, and MVP-Level Impact
Denis Bouanga deserves his flowers for what he has accomplished so far with LAFC, his talent gives not just his team positive attention, the league as well.
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July 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Messi has put his name not just in the MVP conversation but as the leader in the race. here is my article on how Messi has stood out compared to the rest of the competition.
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Is Lionel Messi Already the 2025 MLS MVP? All Signs Point to Yes
Lionel Messi has been one of, if not the best, player in the World since debuting with Barcelona in 2004. The short, skinny kid with the awkward haircut has
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July 22, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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As good as el traffico is as a derby hell is real is more relevant and a rivalry. Still fun anytime LA’s best face off.
July 20, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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The rumor mill is hot for the MLS transfer window as more players are being mentioned in transfer talks. A new name added is Gio Reyna, the 22 year old American forward might be on the move and the MLS could be his next destination.

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How an MLS Transfer Could Make or Break Gio Reyna’s Career — Likely Destination Revealed
Over the past few years, there has been growing support for top USMNT talent to leave their European clubs for more minutes in the MLS. Though that may not be
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July 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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That interview with Chiellini was bad, it seems like they didn’t know he would be joining the booth until a little bit before he walked in.
July 10, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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Top 5 College fight Songs

5. Oklahoma
4. Pitt
3. USC
2. Michigan
1. Notre Dame
July 8, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Diego Luna has been a player of interest for my while covering the MLS. His talent and style of play has convinced me that he can be a star. Against Costa Rica he had a star moment. This is my breakdown on Luna and the idea of him being a World Cup starter.

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Real Salt Lake's Diego Luna Emerging as a Key Player for USMNT Ahead of World Cup
The Moon man, Diego Luna, has earned his way onto the USMNT roster during the spring when he showed up when the rest of the team struggled to compete.
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July 2, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Matt Freese put on a show in the shootout saving three shots to put The United States in the Semi Finals of the Gold Cup. Here is my story on the young American keeper.

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NYCFC Goalkeeper Matt Freese Shines with Legendary Gold Cup Performances for the USMNT
Matt Freese, the 26-year-old Harvard graduate who has held down the keeper spot for NYCFC this year. Freese has been in good form for New York, keeping them
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June 30, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Its expansion team madness in the MLS! San Diego takes the top spot of the West after defeating Vancouver. The rest of the West is now back in the fight for the top spot in the conference.

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Western Conference Shakeup: San Diego FC Beats Vancouver to Climb MLS Standings
San Diego FC has been a surprise in their expansion year, with limited expectations in their first season in the MLS. Despite having the odds against them,
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June 27, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Miami is on to the next round against PSG after missing an opportunity to win the group. Here is my article on how the Club World Cup has created a global impact for Miami.

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The Club World Cup Effect: Inter Miami’s Growing Global Influence
Inter Miami entered the FIFA Club World Cup as the MLS squad with the best chances to make it out of the group. Miami achieved that goal after going
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June 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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I’ve been a big advocate for agyemang going into the gold cup. Boy has he been horrible so far today. He looks lost out there at the 9 position.
June 22, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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Horrible by Freese playing out of the back. You have to clear that ball up the field.
June 22, 2025 at 11:25 PM