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From national scrutiny to pandemic, Rising head to USL Championship after challenging season
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Landon Donovan's San Diego Loyal walk off field after alleged homophobic slur directed at Collin Martin; USL investigating
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San Diego Loyal: US soccer team walks off pitch after alleged homophobic abuse
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Not how it was supposed to end': OT goal sinks Loyal's season, ends club's run in San Diego - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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San Diego Loyal forfeit playoff spot after homophobic slur, Phoenix Rising
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San Diego Loyal, Landon Donovan forfeit USL match after anti-gay slur
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San Diego Loyal forfeit playoff spot after homophobic slur, Phoenix Rising
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USL team San Diego Loyal forfeits mid-match in protest of alleged homophobic insult - SoccerWire
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San Diego Loyal Forfeit Another Match, Says Opponent Used Homophobic Slur
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San Diego Loyal forfeits match after allegations of homophobic slur against Martin - NBC Sports
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