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Sports org. for the Chicago Fire and New York Red Bulls: Abbr. NYT Mini crossword clue

Editorially reviewed August 19, 2026

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The clubs compete in the top U.S. and Canadian professional soccer league.

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Answer

MLS

How the short form works

The Chicago Fire and New York Red Bulls are clubs in Major League Soccer. Both “org.” and “Abbr.” tell you to enter the league’s three initials, MLS.

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Abbreviation or register signal

Two abbreviation signals and the named clubs point to a league initialism.

Expanded meaning

Major League Soccer, the top-level professional soccer league containing both clubs.

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8-Across in NYT Mini puzzle for August 19, 2026.

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