MLS Vs. Chelsea, 2012 All-Star Game: Eddie Johnson Wins It For MLS

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Chelsea Vs. MLS, 2012 All-Star Game: Eddie Johnson's 91st-Minute Goal Wins It

Apparently all of Eddie Johnson's time in England, where he studied Chelsea from the Fulham bench (when he made it) gave him great insight into the Blues and how to beat them. Either that or he got a luck deflection off of the foot of David Luiz to find the net in the 91st minute and lead the MLS All-Stars past Chelsea, 3-2.

Johnson came on as a substitute, but didn't make much of an impact right away. But with the match in stoppage time and presumably destined for penalty kicks* he was able to find some space to run at the Chelsea defense. Luiz stepped up and didn't leave him with many options so Johnson let rip. His shot then took a deflection and left the goalkeeper helpless as he went the wrong direction. The ball bounced high in the air then came down and settled in the back of the net, delivering the All-Stars a vital win that comes with a bunch of half-hearted high fives.

* They use penalties! proof that the match is important!

The goal by Johnson capped a comeback for MLS. After going in front early through Chris Wondolowski, Chelsea came roaring back and looked like the much better side. John Terry beat Aurelien Collin on a corner kick and beat Jimmy Nielsen with a good header to level. Then, in the second half, Frank Lampard was left all alone at the far post to finish Ramires' cross for the Chelsea lead.

The two Chelsea goals were supposed to be it for the All-Stars, but then David Beckham hit a great long ball over the top to Dwayne De Rosario. That ball sent the Chelsea defense scurrying back and left them out of sorts so, when De Rosario latched on to it, there was plenty of space in the box. Chris Pontius eventually ran into that space and De Rosario fed his D.C. United teammate for a simple finish that leveled the match.

That set the stage for Johnson. The once hot shot and then abandoned and unwanted striker continued his comeback from the abyss with the match-winner and MLS took home a win at PPL Park from the UEFA Champions League winners.

Chelsea Vs. MLS, 2012 All-Star Game: Chris Pontius Nets Equalizer

The MLS All-Star Game is all level again thanks to Chris Pontius. After John Terry and Frank Lampard scored to turn a 1-0 Chelsea deficit into a 2-1 lead for the Blues, it looked like the UEFA Champions League winners would hold off the MLS All-Stars, but Pontius scored in the 73rd minute and has this one all even at 2-2 now.

The goal started with David Beckham, who hit a gorgeous long ball over the top of the Chelsea defense right into the path of Dwayne De Rosario. The reigning MLS MVP then ran at goal, but was really at a sharp angle and couldn't do too much himself.

He was able to spot Pontius making a late run into the box, though, and De Rosario played it back for the D.C. United man. Pontius then ripped the ball into the net and put the match back on level terms with a great team goal.

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Chelsea Vs. MLS, 2012 All-Star Game: Frank Lampard Goal Puts Blues Up

Is it Chelsea Legends Night at the MLS All-Star Game? It sure feels like it after Frank Lampard joined John Terry on the scoresheet to give the Blues a 2-1 lead on the MLS All-Stars in the 58th minute.

Once again, the makeshift nature of the MLS All-Stars showed in their defending. Right after Dan Kennedy made a fine save to keep the match level, the MLS defenders did not look sure if Kennedy would come off his line to collect a Ramires cross and Kennedy hesitated, unsure if his defenders would clear it. Eventually, Kennedy came off his line, but too late and whiffed, while the defenders watched him. That left Lampard wide open at the back post to knock the ball into the open goal and put the UEFA Champions League winners up in this high-profile exhibition.

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Chelsea Vs. MLS, 2012 All-Star Game: Halftime, Wondolowski And Terry Trade Goals

The first 45 minutes of the MLS All-Star Game at PPL Park is in the books and the teams are all even at 1-1. The MLS team got off to a bright start when Chris Wondolowski scored to put them a goal up, but John Terry had an answer for them and sent the match to the second half on level terms.

Wondolowski's goal was the stereotypical Wondolowski goal. There was no great run, pass or finish involved in the goal at all. The ball got wide to Thierry Henry, who knocked in a average ball to the middle. Terry then completely blew the clearance and left the ball in front for Wondolowski to knock home for the opening tally. It wasn't fancy or even impressive, but it rarely is with Wondolowski. Well, unless you look at his goal total. That's impressive.

Terry was able to make up for his mistake on Wondolowski's goal in the 32nd minute, though. The center back gave Aurelien Collin a well-disguised shove in the back then rose high to snap a header past Jimmy Nielsen and get the Blues even.

Aside from the goals, which weren't particularly pretty anyway, there wasn't much to talk about in the first half. I know, it's shocking that a team in the preseason and another thrown together two days ago did not play beautiful soccer.

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Chelsea Vs. MLS, 2012 All-Star Game: Blues Equalize On John Terry Header

John Terry was at fault on the MLS All-Stars' opening goal -- he couldn't clear the ball from in front of goal and basically left it right on the doorstep for Chris Wondolowski to knock it home, putting MLS in front. Well, the MLS team is not in front anymore and that, too, is thanks to Terry, who redeemed himself by getting on the end of a corner kick and heading home to level the match at 1-1 in the 32nd minute.

If one was to assign blame on the goal, it would go to Aurelien Collin, although "blame" is harsh here. Terry did well to subtly push Collin, rise high and snap a header home; that Collin had just come back onto the pitch after being injured did not help matters. But that's what happened -- Terry scored, and this exhibition is all even at one goal apiece.

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Chelsea Vs. MLS, 2012 All-Star Game: Of Course Chris Wondolowski Scores

The MLS All-Stars have struck first and, of course, it was Chris Wondolowski who scored it.

The San Jose Earthquakes striker is not just the league's leading scorer this season, but he is on pace to set a new MLS single-season goal-scoring record. So naturally, he got into the action in the All-Star Game, too. Wondolowski scored in the 21st minute to put the MLS team ahead of Chelsea, 1-0, and ignite half of a very much split crowd at PPL Park in Chester, Pa.

That Wondolowski scored wasn't the only unsurprising thing -- it's also how he scored. The ball got wide left to Thierry Henry, who crossed. John Terry made a hash of his attempted clearance and the ball fell right in front. Wondolowski just had to tap it in, which is the most Wondolowski way to ever score a goal. The ball just finds him and he doesn't miss the goal.

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Chelsea Vs. MLS, 2012 All-Star Game: Lineups

It can't be fun to be an All-Star Game manager. You have to appease the league, the teams, the players and the fans, all while making sure you are taking the exhibition game seriously enough not to get embarrassed without taking it too seriously and risking players' health. All the while, nobody really cares about you because seriously, you're an All-Star manager.

Boy, D.C. United manager Ben Olsen is one lucky guy, isn't he?

David Beckham is in the starting XI despite coming over from London and not practicing with the team; there is a chance that MLS Commissioner Don Garber had something (everything) to say about that. The rest of it, well, it is what it is. Chelsea went with less fun and excluded David Luiz and Eden Hazard, but it's a friendly. Just give me goals.

Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Henrique Hilario; Branislav Ivanovic, John Terry, Gary Cahill, Ashley Cole; Michael Essien, Frank Lampard; Yossi Benayoun, Marko Marin, Ramires; Romelu Lukaku.

MLS All-Stars (4-4-2): Jimmy Nielsen; Steven Beitashour, Aurelien Collin, Jay DeMerit, Justin Morrow; Dwayne De Rosario, Osvaldo Alonso, David Beckham, Landon Donovan; Thierry Henry, Chris Wondolowski.

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MLS Vs. Chelsea, 2012 All-Star Game: 13 More Named To 'Inactive' Roster

MLS named 13 more players to the "inactive" roster for Wednesday's All-Star Game against Chelsea. Among the notable additions are San Jose Earthquakes players Jon Busch and Marvin Chavez, bringing their total number of All-Stars to five. Sporting Kansas City, which had Roger Espinoza and Kei Kamara named as inactive All-Stars also have five players.

Although the honor does give the players a monetary bonus, the honor is mostly symbolic as they will not participate in the festivities. The Collective Bargaining Agreement which the Players' Union and league signed prior to the 2010 season mandates that at least 32 players be named to the All-Star Roster. This brings the total to 33. MLS player votes decided the final 13 spots.

Complete list of inactive All-Stars: Jon Busch (San Jose Earthquakes), Marvin Chávez (San Jose Earthquakes), Kenny Cooper (New York Red Bulls), Geoff Cameron (Houston Dynamo), Brad Davis (Houston Dynamo), Fabián Espíndola (Real Salt Lake), Roger Espinoza (Sporting Kansas City), Kei Kamara (Sporting Kansas City), Fredy Montero (Seattle Sounders FC), Jámison Olave (Real Salt Lake), Marco Pappa (Chicago Fire), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake), Brek Shea (FC Dallas).

MLS All-Star Game Vs. Chelsea Preview: Time, TV Schedule, Streaming And More

The MLS All-Star Game is finally here. I know, contain your excitement.

In all honesty, if you are looking for some men's soccer action today and can't get the Brasileiro on your glowing moving picture box then the All-Star Game is for you. Well, that and the Liverpool vs. Roma friendly that is on before it, but let's stay focused on the All-Star Game for your soccer fix.

The best part about this exhibition is that it doesn't matter. What if the MLS team gives up four goals? Nothing, but they have to go out and try to score five. That's pretty much how this game works. It's a shootout, and when the match means absolutely nothing that can be a good thing.

Speaking of entertaining, there is David Luiz. He could entertain by gifting the MLS team a goal in the most spectacular way or show off more skill than you have ever seen from a central defender and score a blinder for Chelsea. This is going to be fun.

MLS All-Star Game

Game Date/Time: Wednesday, July 25, 8:30 p.m. ET

Venue: PPL Park, Chester, PA

TV: ESPN (USA English), Telefutura (USA Spanish), TSN (Canada)

Streaming: ESPN3.com

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