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Columbus Crew lifts MLS Cup after tense, rain-drenched win over LAFC
Columbus, an MLS founding member, won the title for the second time in four seasons while denying LAFC’s attempt to become the first repeat champion since the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2011-12.

“He is amazing”: Columbus Crew’s Darlington Nagbe climbs MLS Cup history books
Against the defending champs, Nagbe logged a 96.3% pass completion rate (52 of 54), won seven duels, drew six fouls and was credited with two chances created. Unnerved by the occasion, he produced yet another masterclass.

Wilfried Nancy first Black coach to win MLS Cup: “I’m so proud”
Nancy rose to prominence as CF Montréal’s head coach from 2021-22, biding his time in the youth ranks and as a first-team assistant beforehand.

Orlando City, Oscar Pareja finalizing new contract
Orlando has made the playoffs in each of Pareja’s first four seasons at the club. Before Pareja, Orlando missed the playoffs each of their first five seasons in MLS. The club won its first trophy under this regime as well: the 2022 U.S. Open Cup.