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Original publish date: December 12, 2019

Off the Crossbar, Episode 5: Alvin Jones signs, navigating MLS rumors

It’s sometimes hard to sort rumors from reality. The truth is, they’re all rumors.

Matt Montgomery

In this fifth episode of Off the Crossbar, Matt, Trevor and Kyle are navigating the ever-tricky market of rumors. How do you tell truth from fiction? How do you track down rumors in the first place?

Plus, we’re talking about the signing of Alvin Jones, rumors around Swedish full back Elliot Käck and Ecuadorian winger Anderson Julio, and if RSL can compete in a big-spending league.

The latest episode is embedded below.

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