Two Handballs & a Controversial Goal?! Empire vs KC: MASL Under Review

Published on February 6, 2026 under Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
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In this week's episode of Under Review, Ryan and Phil spend most of the time breaking down the controversial moments from last Friday's Empire Strykers vs Kansas City Comets match. There were multiple incidents in the game, including two handball controversies, one of which directly led to a goal. One of the more contentious moments was Rian Marques' contact with Empire goalkeeper Brian Orozco. Was the contact worthy of a foul? These plays and more on the latest episode of Under Review! 

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