{"id":6317,"date":"2013-12-08T22:02:10","date_gmt":"2013-12-09T03:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jmusportsblog.com\/?p=6317"},"modified":"2013-12-08T22:02:10","modified_gmt":"2013-12-09T03:02:10","slug":"sapong-wins-mls-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jmusportsblog.com\/?p=6317","title":{"rendered":"Sapong Wins MLS Cup!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Sapong\"<\/a>Since there are really only so many ways to keep saying the same things about men’s hoops right now (injuries, a suspension, youth, horrendous shooting but just need to stay patient) and we haven’t heard anything on the coaching search in football yet, we’re thrilled to share a really bright piece of JMU athletics alumni news. \u00a0Former Dukes soccer standout C.J. Sapong (@BigAfrika88 and a good follow) and his side, SportingKansasCity, won the MLS Cup yesterday. \u00a0You can read all about the epic, ten-round penalty shootout to decide the title after the 1-1 draw here<\/a>\u00a0but we’re of course gonna focus on Sapong. \u00a0He was the MLS Rookie of the Year two years back but had been up and down late last season and early this season. \u00a0But Sapong scored a huge goal in SKC’s\u00a0\u00a0Eastern Conference clinching match last week and then converted his PK in the shootout and played strong throughout the match yesterday. \u00a0Huge congrats to another proud Duke!<\/p>\n

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