**New England Free Jacks Win MLR Championship**
In an electrifying showdown that concluded in the final moments, the New England Free Jacks emerged victorious in the Major League Rugby (MLR) championship, defeating the Seattle Seawolves 20-11. The title match, held at the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, was the first of its kind to occur in the region. Over 12,000 fans attended, creating a vibrant atmosphere as the Free Jacks claimed their second championship title in the franchise’s history.
The San Diego Legion, despite finishing fourth in the regular season with 55 points and having home-field advantage in the semifinals, narrowly missed the opportunity to compete for the championship. They were edged out by Seattle with a score of 30-28.
**Secondary Article: Jim Harbaugh Returns to NFL as Chargers Open Preseason**
On August 10, the Los Angeles Chargers will kick off their 2024 NFL preseason against the Seattle Seahawks at SoFi Stadium. With a fresh face at the helm, new head coach Jim Harbaugh is making his comeback to the NFL after a decade away. Harbaugh, who previously coached the San Francisco 49ers from 2011 to 2014, is tasked with refreshing a Chargers team that ended last season with a 5-12 record, the worst in the AFC West.
In this preseason opener, Harbaugh will field a squad predominantly composed of young players, as many of the regular starters, including quarterback Justin Herbert, will be resting or recovering from injuries. Following their matchup with the Seahawks, the Chargers are set to face the Los Angeles Rams on August 17, before starting their regular season on September 8 against the Las Vegas Raiders.
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