Wednesday Freedom Kicks: Atlanta United wins U.S. Open Cup, USL lands new media rights deal
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USL teams will get some money.
Happy Wednesday folks. Just a few links from yesterday, so let’s get into it:
Atlanta hold on to win first USOC title | MLS
Atlanta United held off Minnesota United to win the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup by a 2-1 score. Pity Martinez was the hero for the Five Stripes, who have won their 2nd major trophy in 9 months.
USL Reaches New Rights Agreement with ESPN, ESPN+ | USL
USL reached a deal with ESPN and ESPN+ to show all their matches through 2022.