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- ↑ "Olimpia vs. Motagua - 2 September 2013 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.
- ↑ "Oficial: Marlon Licona jugará con el Honduras Progreso". Diario La Prensa.
- ↑ "2021 Gold Cup squad for every team - USMNT, Mexico, Canada & more". 11 July 2021.
