Star Tribune: Minnesota against San Diego isn't just idealism against pragmatism
It's easy to think of this game solely about the clash in styles, but according to those involved, there's more to it than that - and it's a good thing for the league overall.
It is very tempting to cast Saturday’s clash between Minnesota United and San Diego FC not only as a battle of the top two teams in the Western Conference standings but also as a referendum on the game of soccer itself.
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