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An aerial view of Spartan Stadium during the opening ceremonies of Major League Soccer''s (MLS) inaugural match that pitted Washington D.C. United against the San Jose Clash at Spartan Stadium in San Jose, California. Photo: John Todd.

Q&A: Esse Baharmast reflects on the opening MLS game from 1996

April 6, 2020May 13, 2020 PRO media D.C. United, Esse Baharmast, Lamar Hunt, Philip Anschutz, San Jose Clash

The current Director of Referees for Colorado Soccer Association and FIFA technical instructor Esse Baharmast was the referee when San