2009 Palau Soccer League

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Palau Soccer League
Season2009
Champions Melekeok FC
2008
2010

The 2009 season of the Palau Soccer League was the sixth season of association football competition in Palau. [1] Melekeok FC won the championship, their first title. [1]

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