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Oliver Strand

Oliver is the publisher of Hudson River Blue. A benchwarmer on the 1985 Culver City All-Stars, he grew up supporting the Los Angeles Lazers of the Major Indoor Soccer League.

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The Final: Attack on Wembley

The Final: Attack on Wembley

The riveting Netflix doc looks at how a mob of drunk and coked-up England fans broke into Wembley in 2021 during the Euros final — and how it could have been much worse.

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Hot Goal Summer

Hot Goal Summer

New York City FC have just 7 goals as the away team this year — and are about to head out on an extended road trip for the 6th time in club history.

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Where's Magno?

Where's Magno?

The 21-year-old Designated Player has been an unused sub since returning from injury at the start of May. We look at why Talles Magno is on the bench — and why nobody seems to mind.

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New York City FC's return to form

New York City FC's return to form

The strong results from the team's first 17 games are solid by New York City's historic standards — and when compared to other MLS clubs this year. We get into the numbers, and look at the real tests that lie ahead, when NYCFC play a series of away games on short rest.

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