MLS All-Star squad for Chelsea match finalized

The 2012 MLS All-Star squad for this year’s clash against European champions Chelsea has been named.

The initial starting 11 was selected by fans in an online poll with coach Ben Olsen and MLS Commissioner Don Garber selecting the remaining seven for the July 25 meeting at PPL Park.

The seven includes Chivas USA goalkeeper Dan Kennedy, Philadelphia Union defender Carols Valdes and Seattle Sounders pair Osvaldo Alonso and Eddie Johnson.

2012 MLS All-Star squad
 Goalkeepers 
 Dan Kennedy (Chivas USA) Jimmy Nielsen (Sporting Kansas City)

Defenders
Steven Beitashour (San Jose Earthquakes), Aurelien Collin (Sporting Kansas City), Ramiro Corrales (San Jose Earthquakes), Jay DeMerit (Vancouver Whitecaps FC), Heath Pearce (New York Red Bulls), Carlos Valdes (Philadelphia Union)

Midfielders
Osvaldo Alonso (Seattle Sounders FC), David Beckham (LA Galaxy), Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake), Dwayne De Rosario (DC United), Landon Donovan (LA Galaxy), Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City)

Forwards
Thierry Henry (New York Red Bulls), Eddie Johnson (Seattle Sounders FC), Chris Pontius (DC United), Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes)

Chelsea will face them on the 25th of July and it is certainly going to be a very exciting contest. With the likes of Beckham, Henry, Donovan and others it promises to be one hell of a contest.

Stay tuned for the latest updates.

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