Tuesday's Column: Does the All-Star game and international friendlies help grow the game in the U.S.?
Fun and games at the All-Star Game: David Beckham and Thierry Henry share a laugh Monday while practicing for Wednesday's game (AP Photo).
Regular readers know I'm no fan of the MLS All-Star Game, an American sporting tradition that has no place in a global game. And after some of the antics and overall performances we've seen recently at games between MLS clubs and foreign opposition, combining the All-Star game with an exhibition against Manchester United is just combining two bad ideas.
100 Percent Soccer @ Jul 26, 2011 2:52 PM EDT | Blog Profile
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