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SoCal Soccer: The Origin Story
How a Semi-Pro League put LA Soccer on the Map
What began as an amateur league became a national force. The Greater LA Soccer League produced champions, dominated the U.S. Open Cup, and faced global giants like Real Madrid through players like Benny Binstock. This episode reveals how a “small” league helped put Los Angeles, and U.S. soccer, on the map.
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