Detroit City FC 1, LA Force 0

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The Detroit City FC team celebrate with the trophy after winnning against the L.A. Force 1-0, Saturday, July 3, 2021, during the NISA Spring Championship game held at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck, Mich.
The Detroit City FC team celebrate with the trophy after winnning against the L.A. Force 1-0, Saturday, July 3, 2021, during the NISA Spring Championship game held at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck, Mich.
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Fans enter Keyworth Stadium along Roosevelt Street to watch a game between Detroit City FC and the L.A. Force, Saturday, July 3, 2021, during the NISA Championship held at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck, Mich.
Fans enter Keyworth Stadium along Roosevelt Street to watch a game between Detroit City FC and the L.A. Force, Saturday, July 3, 2021, during the NISA Championship held at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck, Mich.
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Detroit City FC and L.A. Force players, along with a full Keyworth Stadium, stand for the national anthem.
Detroit City FC and L.A. Force players, along with a full Keyworth Stadium, stand for the national anthem.
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Detroit City FC midfielder Maxi Rodriguez winces after missing wide on a shot attempt against the L.A. Force in the first half.
Detroit City FC midfielder Maxi Rodriguez winces after missing wide on a shot attempt against the L.A. Force in the first half.
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Detroit City FC defenseman Kevin Venegas, left, takes the ball upfield past a fallen L.A. Force defender in the first half.
Detroit City FC defenseman Kevin Venegas, left, takes the ball upfield past a fallen L.A. Force defender in the first half.
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Detroit City FC defenseman Matt Lewis takes the ball upfield against the L.A. Force in the first half.
Detroit City FC defenseman Matt Lewis takes the ball upfield against the L.A. Force in the first half.
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Detroit City FC goalkeeper Nate Steinwascher, top, leaps to punch away a shot attempt by the L.A. Force in the first half.
Detroit City FC goalkeeper Nate Steinwascher, top, leaps to punch away a shot attempt by the L.A. Force in the first half.
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Detroit City FC forward Patricio Botello prays at midfield after his team won against the L.A. Force.
Detroit City FC forward Patricio Botello prays at midfield after his team won against the L.A. Force.
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Detroit City FC goalkeeper Nate Steinwascher, back, and forward Barnabas Tanyi hug after defeating the L.A. Force, 1-0.
Detroit City FC goalkeeper Nate Steinwascher, back, and forward Barnabas Tanyi hug after defeating the L.A. Force, 1-0.
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Detroit City FC's Patricio Botello, left, and Armando Quezada bring the championship trophy to the fans.
Detroit City FC's Patricio Botello, left, and Armando Quezada bring the championship trophy to the fans.
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Detroit City FC forward Patricio Botello, right, catches a pass against the L.A. Force in the second half, Saturday, July 3, 2021 during the NISA Championship held at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck.  Detroit defeated L.A. 1-0.
Detroit City FC forward Patricio Botello, right, catches a pass against the L.A. Force in the second half, Saturday, July 3, 2021 during the NISA Championship held at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck. Detroit defeated L.A. 1-0.
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Detroit City FC midfielder Cyrus Saydee, center, fights for the ball against L.A. Force defenseman Juan Pablo Ocegueda, left, and midfielder Abraham Villon in the second half, Saturday, July 3, 2021 during the NISA Championship held at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck.  Detroit defeated L.A. 1-0.
Detroit City FC midfielder Cyrus Saydee, center, fights for the ball against L.A. Force defenseman Juan Pablo Ocegueda, left, and midfielder Abraham Villon in the second half, Saturday, July 3, 2021 during the NISA Championship held at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck. Detroit defeated L.A. 1-0.
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Detroit City FC defenseman Matt Lewis, right, takes the ball away from L.A. Force midfielder Diego Barrera in the second half, Saturday, July 3, 2021 during the NISA Championship held at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck.  Detroit defeated L.A. 1-0.
Detroit City FC defenseman Matt Lewis, right, takes the ball away from L.A. Force midfielder Diego Barrera in the second half, Saturday, July 3, 2021 during the NISA Championship held at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck. Detroit defeated L.A. 1-0.
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Detroit City FC defenseman Kevin Venegas, right, fights for the ball against an L.A. Force defender in the second half, Saturday, July 3, 2021 during the NISA Championship held at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck.  Detroit defeated L.A. 1-0.
Detroit City FC defenseman Kevin Venegas, right, fights for the ball against an L.A. Force defender in the second half, Saturday, July 3, 2021 during the NISA Championship held at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck. Detroit defeated L.A. 1-0.
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Detroit City FC midfielder Maxi Rodriguez, right, tries to get control of the ball ahead of L.A. Force goalkeeper Hugo Gomez, but Rodriguez was called for a handball during the second half, Saturday, July 3, 2021 during the NISA Championship held at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck.  Detroit defeated L.A. 1-0.
Detroit City FC midfielder Maxi Rodriguez, right, tries to get control of the ball ahead of L.A. Force goalkeeper Hugo Gomez, but Rodriguez was called for a handball during the second half, Saturday, July 3, 2021 during the NISA Championship held at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck. Detroit defeated L.A. 1-0.
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Detroit City FC's Nate Steinwascher celebrates after his team defeated the L.A. Force 1-0, Saturday, July 3, 2021 during the NISA Championship held at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck.
Detroit City FC's Nate Steinwascher celebrates after his team defeated the L.A. Force 1-0, Saturday, July 3, 2021 during the NISA Championship held at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck.
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against Detroit City FC fans let the smoke fly after the L.A. Force scored on themselves in the second half, Saturday, July 3, 2021 during the NISA Championship held at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck.  Detroit defeated L.A. 1-0.
against Detroit City FC fans let the smoke fly after the L.A. Force scored on themselves in the second half, Saturday, July 3, 2021 during the NISA Championship held at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck. Detroit defeated L.A. 1-0.
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Detroit City FC celebrates after the L.A. Force scored on themselves in the second half, Saturday, July 3, 2021 during the NISA Championship held at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck.  Detroit defeated L.A. 1-0.
Detroit City FC celebrates after the L.A. Force scored on themselves in the second half, Saturday, July 3, 2021 during the NISA Championship held at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck. Detroit defeated L.A. 1-0.
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Detroit City FC forwards Connor Rutz, left, and Patricio Botello celebrate after the L.A. Force scored on themselves in the second half, Saturday, July 3, 2021 during the NISA Championship held at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck.  Detroit defeated L.A. 1-0.
Detroit City FC forwards Connor Rutz, left, and Patricio Botello celebrate after the L.A. Force scored on themselves in the second half, Saturday, July 3, 2021 during the NISA Championship held at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck. Detroit defeated L.A. 1-0.
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Detroit City FC forward Connor Rutz, middle, and L.A. Force''s Hugo Gomez, left, and Alex Culwell watch as a passed ball by L.A. goes into the net during the second half, Saturday, July 3, 2021 during the NISA Championship held at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck.  Detroit defeated L.A. 1-0.
Detroit City FC forward Connor Rutz, middle, and L.A. Force''s Hugo Gomez, left, and Alex Culwell watch as a passed ball by L.A. goes into the net during the second half, Saturday, July 3, 2021 during the NISA Championship held at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck. Detroit defeated L.A. 1-0.
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Detroit City FC show offf their trophy as they celebrate in front of the fans, Saturday, July 3, 2021 during the NISA Championship held at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck. Detroit defeated L.A. 1-0.
Detroit City FC show offf their trophy as they celebrate in front of the fans, Saturday, July 3, 2021 during the NISA Championship held at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck. Detroit defeated L.A. 1-0.
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Detroit City FC's Jimmy Filerman celebtrates after receiving his championship medal, Saturday, July 3, 2021 during the NISA Championship held at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck.  Detroit defeated L.A. 1-0.
Detroit City FC's Jimmy Filerman celebtrates after receiving his championship medal, Saturday, July 3, 2021 during the NISA Championship held at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck. Detroit defeated L.A. 1-0.
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Detroit City FC's Maxi Rodriguez celebtrates with fans as he runs past them with a can of smoke Saturday, July 3, 2021.
Detroit City FC's Maxi Rodriguez celebtrates with fans as he runs past them with a can of smoke Saturday, July 3, 2021.
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Detroit City FC's Javan Torre celebtrates with fans as he comes out of the smoke,Saturday, July 3, 2021 during the NISA Championship held at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck. Detroit defeated L.A. 1-0.
Detroit City FC's Javan Torre celebtrates with fans as he comes out of the smoke,Saturday, July 3, 2021 during the NISA Championship held at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck. Detroit defeated L.A. 1-0.
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