MLS All-Stars defeat Chelsea 1-0; historic victory

[CalallenWildcat]

For those of you who didn't see it, the MLS All-Stars defeated two-time defending English Premier League champion Chelsea 1-0 today. Chelsea is the New York Yankees of World Soccer with a $200 million payroll. The victory by the MLS All-Stars signifies that the league has made significant strides since it's inception.

It truly was a historic victory for the MLS.

:clap:

[Manck]

To put this in context, the BRAND NEW 20,000 seat stadium they played in cost LESS THAN HALF of Chelsea's payroll to build.

Toyota Park in Chicago = 92 million total
Chelsea's 2005-6 payroll, not including transfer fees = about 200 million.

MLS All-Stars goal by Dwayne DeRosario of the Houston Dynamo (scum)....greatness. MLS Stars had their chances, and so did Chelsea...MLS just finished. And this wasn't your average all-star game. There were some dangerous tackles, hard playing for the entire 90 minutes, and great sportsmanship on both sides. This can only be good things for soccer in America.

There are two Spanish teams touring the USA over the next week and a half or so, and if you get a chance to watch Barcelona's match in Houston, take it. I have no idea what the ticket or TV situation is for that match though.