MLS Cup 2022 pregame included an on-field interview with Magic Johnson, one of the host team’s 31 owners. “I have 10 championships with the Lakers. … I need one from LAFC!”

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Soccer America Executive Editor Mike Woitalla has written freelance articles about soccer for more than 30 media outlets in nine nations. The winner of eight United Soccer Coaches Writing Contest awards,...