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- ↑ "Men's Soccer". University of Guam Athletics. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ↑ Monroyo, Roselyn. "CNMI scores in last game in Laos". Saipan Tribune. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ↑ Monroyo, Roselyn. "CNMI builds up prep for AFC tourney". Saipan Tribune. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
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