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What San Diego's newest sports venue says about American urbanism

The problem(s) with Snapdragon Stadium

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Brendan Dentino
Jun 03, 2024
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Snapdragon Stadium

Manchester United trotted out at center-back the indefatigable Jonny Evans, the first-teamer who drew the short straw on United’s promotional swing through San Diego last summer. It’s not often someone with 379 Premier League appearances lines up for an exhibition next to ten guys who otherwise would have been at prom.

Goalkeeper Nathan…

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