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The Crossword, Sept. 9: Ope

Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF controls the ball against Jakob Glesnes during the Leagues Cup 2023 semifinals match at Subaru Park on August 15, 2023 in Chester, Pennsylvania.
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45-Down: Philadelphia MLS team

Just gonna solve right past ya here. This week's puzzle was constructed by Kelly Richardson and edited by Hoang-Kim Vu. Kelly is a northern Michigander who loves running, stand up paddleboarding, and traveling. In addition to constructing crosswords, she is a regular contributor to her hometown newspaper, the Traverse City Record-Eagle. Her favorite Midwest movies are The Straight Story and Fargo.  

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