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1. Melia Extends His Stay
Sporting Kansas City announced Friday that goalkeeper Tim Melia has signed a contract extension with the club through 2022. Since joining the side in late 2014, Melia has led Sporting to four playoff appearances and two Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup titles as one of the premier goalkeepers in Major League Soccer.