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Behind the Drum: Inside the Villa Maria Drum Squad

By Elizabeth Lyons-Best | 10/03/19 8:44pm

The Villa Maria Drum Squad has been a mainstay in the stands of Merlo Field since 1988, cheering on both men and women's soccer. Here's an inside look at what they say are the "best fans in the world,” including how they prepare for game days and why they do it.  

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