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MLS hopes Sounders’ title leads to more regional success

Seattle Sounders midfielder Nicolás Lodeiro, front becomes emotional as he celebrates with forward Raúl Ruidíaz and midfielder Alex Roldan, right, during the second half of the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions League soccer final against Pumas in Seattle on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. (Pete Caster/The News Tribune via AP)

United States' Seattle Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei, right, celebrates with Sounders team owner Adrian Hanauer after the Sounders defeated Mexico's Pumas to win the CONCACAF Champions League soccer final Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Seattle Sounders fans celebrate after the Sounders defeated Pumas to win the CONCACAF Champions League soccer final Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

United States' Seattle Sounders forward Raul Ruidiaz holds the trophy alongside teammate midfielder Nicolás Lodeiro after the Sounders defeated Mexico's Pumas to win the CONCACAF Champions League soccer final Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

MLS hopes Sounders’ title leads to more regional success