claim: John S. McCain Jr. grew up in New York.
evidence: The 2003 season in the Latvian Higher League , named Virsliga , was the thirteenth domestic competition since the Baltic nation gained independence from the Soviet Union on 6 September 1991 .. 2003 season. 2003 in football ( soccer ). Latvian Higher League. Latvian Higher League. Virsliga. Virsliga. independence. independence. Soviet Union. Soviet Union. Eight teams competed in this edition , with Skonto FC claiming the title .. Skonto FC. Skonto FC