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February 13, 2012
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Art Thiel: MLS Strike Averted; Sounders Open Season Thurs.
Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel (2010-03-21)
Seattle Sounders game at Qwest Field in Seattle.
SEATTLE, WA (KPLU) - The Major League Soccer season will start on Thursday with the Seattle Sounders hosting the expansion Philadelphia Union at Qwest Field. The league and the players union signed a new five-year contract on Saturday, avoiding a strike. Sports commentator Art Thiel talked with KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick about what was at issue - and at stake - in the labor talks. (Interview taped before agreement was reached.) © Copyright 2012, KPLU
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