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- ↑ "Roots Report: T2 1, Monarchs 2". stumptownfooty.com. Vox Media. March 28, 2017. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
- ↑ "Real Salt Lake signs Monarchs captain Nick Besler". sltrib.com. The Salt Lake Tribune. August 24, 2017. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
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- ↑ "Portland Timbers lift first ever MLS Cup title, beating Columbus Crew 2-1". sbnation.com. Vox Media. December 6, 2015. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
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