With the World Cup over
and European clubs ramping up preseason training, it’s time to look ahead to
the Major League Soccer All-Star Game. Reigning Club World Cup champion and
2012-13 UEFA Champions League winner Bayern Munich will provide one of the
league’s sternest tests in the annual club vs. MLS showcase.
Legendary manager Pep
Guardiola marches his team into Providence Park on Aug. 6. Depending how many
of his first-choice players are available for selection, as many as six of
Germany’s World Cup-winning squad members could see time in the match.
The
20-man match day roster will be announced Saturday at halftime of Sporting
Kansas City's match vs. the LA Galaxy, a meeting of the last two league
champions (12 other players will earn All-Star distinction per the league's
collective bargaining agreement, but they will be inactive for the game,
barring injuries). Here is our merit-based 20-man roster for the MLS All-Star
Game, taking into account league form and tactical considerations.
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