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Padres' Manny Machado becomes part-owner of San Diego's MLS franchise
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San Diego becomes Major League Soccer's 30th franchise in landmark moment for sport's hotbed - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Manny Machado hopes he'll be a Padre for the rest of his life - Gaslamp Ball
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MLB fans react to Manny Machado being a minority owner for the new MLS expansion team in San Diego: So much for a hustling team
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Manny Machado out of San Diego Padres lineup, but staying off IL with sprained ankle for now - ESPN
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Padres 2023 predictions: What does the future hold for Manny Machado, Juan Soto? - The Athletic
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Opting Out May Not Be Manny Machado's Best Move
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Pretty good soccer fan' Manny Machado among investors in San Diego's MLS team - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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B/R Football on X: Padres star Manny Machado will be part of the ownership group for San Diego's new MLS franchise 🏖️ / X
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Major League Soccer awards expansion team to San Diego
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30th Major League Soccer Franchise Coming to SDSU's Snapdragon Stadium, NewsCenter
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MLS Announces Team in San Diego, Machado Joins Ownership
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Morning Report: Major League Soccer Is Here
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San Diego to receive 30th Major League Soccer franchise ahead of 2025 debut, MLS
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Padres owner Peter Seidler endorses Manny Machado in tight NL MVP race