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Pele’s health improves, U.S. Open Cup CCL spot determined, and more: Freedom Kicks for September 15, 2021

Happy Wednesday, and Happy United Day. D.C. United takes on the Chicago Fire tonight at Audi Field at 7:30pm, and we’re looking to get a W that will surely help in the standings. Before all that and the Champions League action we’ll see this afternoon, let’s catch up from yesterday:

Pele’s out of ICU and doing much better after having surgery to remove a tumor from his colon. We wish the GOAT all the best in his recovery.

Atlanta United will no longer be granted an automatic spot in the Concacaf Champions League for winning the U.