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MLS All-Stars vs. Chelsea: Bold Predictions for Showcase Exhibition
The MLS All-Stars are going to make a statement by taking down the defending Champions League winners Chelsea. Of course, the statement will be somewhat muted, considering this is nothing but a tune up for Chelsea. Yet that makes it even more important for the all-stars to produce a good showing—and they will.The last two years, the all-stars were embarrassed by mighty Manchester United by a combined score of 9-2. The all-stars will be trying hard to prove they are able to hang with the big boys better than those lopsided outcomes indicate.
Let's get into the specifics of how the game, which will be Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET, will unfold.
High Scoring Affair
The all-stars played Chelsea in 2006. They won that match by a score of 1-0. This one will feature quite a bit more scoring.
The MLS side was shutout last year, and it will be on full attack to prevent that from happeni...
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