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NPSL Midwest Region final: Cleveland SC 2, Detroit City FC 2 (PKs 3-2)

The Detroit News
Detroit City FC goalkeeper Hunter Morse reacts after allowing a penalty kick by Cleveland SC during the shootout in Sunday's NPSL Midwest Region final held at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck. Cleveland defeated DCFC, 3-2, in penalty kicks.
Detroit City FC goalkeeper Hunter Morse reacts after allowing a penalty kick by Cleveland SC during the shootout in Sunday's NPSL Midwest Region final held at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck. Cleveland defeated DCFC, 3-2, in penalty kicks.
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Detroit City FC's Stephen Carroll reacts after missing his penalty shot against Cleveland SC during the shootout.
Detroit City FC's Stephen Carroll reacts after missing his penalty shot against Cleveland SC during the shootout.
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Detroit City FC defender Jalen Crisler, top, is blocked from going to the ball by Cleveland SC midfielder Daniel Koniarzcyk in the second half.
Detroit City FC defender Jalen Crisler, top, is blocked from going to the ball by Cleveland SC midfielder Daniel Koniarzcyk in the second half.
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Detroit City FC forward Max Todd shoots towards the net against Cleveland SC in the first half.
Detroit City FC forward Max Todd shoots towards the net against Cleveland SC in the first half.
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Detroit City FC's Stephen Carroll gets control of the ball in the second half.
Detroit City FC's Stephen Carroll gets control of the ball in the second half.
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Detroit City FC has received a grant to help grow the game in Detroit's Black and Brown communities.
Detroit City FC has received a grant to help grow the game in Detroit's Black and Brown communities.
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Detroit City FC's Tendai Jirira moves the ball against Cleveland SC in the first half.
Detroit City FC's Tendai Jirira moves the ball against Cleveland SC in the first half.
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Detroit City FC midfielder Bakie Goodman moves the ball against Cleveland SC in the first half.
Detroit City FC midfielder Bakie Goodman moves the ball against Cleveland SC in the first half.
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Detroit City FC midfielder Abdoulaye Diop moves the ball upfield against Cleveland SC in the first half.
Detroit City FC midfielder Abdoulaye Diop moves the ball upfield against Cleveland SC in the first half.
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Detroit City FC has seen five of seven home matches postponed since the National Independent Soccer Association suspended operations March 12.
Detroit City FC has seen five of seven home matches postponed since the National Independent Soccer Association suspended operations March 12.
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Detroit City FC goalkeeper Hunter Morse yells at a teammate after making a save against Cleveland SC in the first half.
Detroit City FC goalkeeper Hunter Morse yells at a teammate after making a save against Cleveland SC in the first half.
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Detroit City FC forward Shawn Lawson scores against Cleveland SC to put Le Rouge up, 1-0, in the first half.
Detroit City FC forward Shawn Lawson scores against Cleveland SC to put Le Rouge up, 1-0, in the first half.
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Detroit City FC players congratulate forward Shawn Lawson (9) after he scored the match's first goal against Cleveland SC in the first half.
Detroit City FC players congratulate forward Shawn Lawson (9) after he scored the match's first goal against Cleveland SC in the first half.
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Detroit City FC will play seven home matches this spring at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck.
Detroit City FC will play seven home matches this spring at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck.
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Detroit City FC forward Max Todd shoots and scores on a penalty kick against Cleveland SC in the first half, giving Le Rouge a 2-0 lead.
Detroit City FC forward Max Todd shoots and scores on a penalty kick against Cleveland SC in the first half, giving Le Rouge a 2-0 lead.
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Forward Max Todd returns for a third tenure with Detroit City FC as the club prepares for the NISA Fall Tournament.
Forward Max Todd returns for a third tenure with Detroit City FC as the club prepares for the NISA Fall Tournament.
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Detroit City FC players congratulate forward Max Todd (11) after he scored on a penalty kick against Cleveland SC in the first half.
Detroit City FC players congratulate forward Max Todd (11) after he scored on a penalty kick against Cleveland SC in the first half.
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Detroit City FC's Michael Pimlott moves with the ball against Cleveland SC in the second half.
Detroit City FC's Michael Pimlott moves with the ball against Cleveland SC in the second half.
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Detroit City FC forward Shawn Lawson looks to pass against Cleveland SC during the first overtime.
Detroit City FC forward Shawn Lawson looks to pass against Cleveland SC during the first overtime.
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Detroit City FC forward Shawn Lawson, front, heads the ball towards the net past Cleveland SC defender Boban Cancar during the second overtime.
Detroit City FC forward Shawn Lawson, front, heads the ball towards the net past Cleveland SC defender Boban Cancar during the second overtime.
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Detroit City FC goalkeeper Hunter Morse makes a save against Cleveland SC during the shootout, but it wasn't enough as Le Rouge fell, 3-2, in penalty kicks.
Detroit City FC goalkeeper Hunter Morse makes a save against Cleveland SC during the shootout, but it wasn't enough as Le Rouge fell, 3-2, in penalty kicks.
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