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Steve Clark embraces defender Kofi Opare after blanking Gyasi Zardes, left, and Columubus. (By Tony Quinn)
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United notes: Olsen has not ruled out roster moves before the May 1 transfer and trade deadline. “It’s tight, but things can happen quick,” he said. “We’re cheap Canada Goose still looking.” The window will reopen July 10.
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