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When West Ham United officials were offered a chance to play the MLS All-Stars, the match itself was just one of the reasons the club accepted. Among others was an opportunity for the club to continue its preseason conditioning, starting with a friendly Sunday in Columbus that reaped a 3-1 win for the Hammers. (link)

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