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Atlanta United wins U.S. Open Cup, USL lands new media rights deal, and more: Freedom Kicks for August 27, 2019

Happy Wednesday folks. Just a few links from yesterday, so let’s get into it:

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 reached a deal with ESPN and ESPN+ to show all their matches through 2022. This includes all USL Championship and USL League One matches. The deal will see teams get money for the first time ever from a media rights deal.