Archives: MLS All Star Game

All-Star Comebacks: Pontius and EJ Score To Down Chelsea

Posted on by Earl Reed

Debate the meaning, debate the significance, debate the need all you want. The MLS All-Star Game garnered plenty of fine moments, and it was especially pleasing if you are a fan of the comeback. It’s a friendly, of course. If … Continue reading

Take Me Out to the Ballgame – Week 6

Posted on by Peter C

The Week 6 numbers look like this…   5 year comparison   Week 6 45 GP YTD   Avg +/- GP Avg +/- Avg +/- GP  2006   13,990     6   16,045     16,760     34   2007   14,450   3.29%   6   15,124  … Continue reading

2010 MLS All-Star Match To Be Held At Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas

Posted on by Brian Zygo

Tomorrow, Major League Soccer, the Houston Dynamo, and Lone Star Sports and Entertainment will officially announce that the 2010 MLS All-Star Game will be held at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas, not Robertson Stadium. While Reliant Stadium, which was officially … Continue reading

Quick Hits: TV Ratings, All Star Mania, CONCACAF, Etc

Posted on by Kartik Krishnaiyer

DeRo vs Nigel Henry/ Photo by Paul Giamou 5.4 million homes tuned into the Univision broadcast of US-Mexico in the Gold Cup final. The 5-0 Mexican win was the Nielsen ratings winner in its time slot in many markets. The … Continue reading

2006 MLS All Star Game Photos

Posted on by Kartik Krishnaiyer

In 2006, the MLS All Stars took down mighty but vacationing Chelsea 1-0 at Toyota Park. Here are my photos from the match. I also attended the 1998 MLS All Star Game in Orlando but do not have any photos … Continue reading

Dominic Kinnear: A Model MLS Coach

Posted on by Brian Zygo

The English Premier League is one of the most popular football leagues in the world for many reasons, especially its coaching soap opera. No other league has managed to turn coaching vendettas and spats into a complex, highly entertaining mix … Continue reading

The MidSummer Classic – The Long History of Soccer All-Star Matches in the United States

Posted on by Brian Zygo

All-Star Games are as All-American as Chevrolet, mom, and apple pie. The most famous and storied All-Star Game in the US is, of course, the one belonging to Major League Baseball, which was first played at Chicago’s Comiskey Park in … Continue reading

MLS All Stars 3-2 West Ham United: Post Match Thoughts

Posted on by Kartik Krishnaiyer

Having attended a few too many of these MLS All Star games in the past I’ve learned not to particularly care about the match. But last night’s game was probably the most entertaining All Star game since the MLS began … Continue reading

MLS All Star Starting XI Named

Posted on by Kartik Krishnaiyer

The starting XI for the MLS All Star Team that will take on Celtic FC in Denver on July 19th was named yesterday. The lineup appears to be very potent and I would have to say I am not surprised … Continue reading

All Star Starting XI Named

Posted on by Kartik Krishnaiyer

The starting XI for the MLS All Star Team that will take on Celtic FC in Denver on July 19th was named yesterday. The lineup appears to be very potent and I would have to say I am not surprised … Continue reading