Olympic Football Tournament
Leagues & TournamentsHeld during the Summer Olympics; for men, it is largely an under-23 tournament (with three overage players allowed), while for women, it is a full senior tournament.
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Apertura and Clausura
A split-season format used by many Latin American leagues where the season is divided into two halves (Opening and Closing), often resulting in two champions per year.
MLS
Major League Soccer; the highest level men's professional soccer league in the United States and Canada.
Copa Libertadores
The highest level of competition in South American club football, organized by CONMEBOL. Comparable to the UEFA Champions League.
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