Everton is the MLS All-Star opponent

[Nuvinho]

On MLSnet:

http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news...._mls&fext=.jsp

[sweetlemon69]

weak... when are we going to get a real team from a real league...

[Boris]

weak... when are we going to get a real team from a real league...

dont turn this into a pissing contest

[bhoybobby]

Very nice, a talented hard working team.

[drewski]

#5 in the EPL, UEFA cup qualifiers and possible FA Cup champs, not too shabby.

at this rate, (#10>#5) it'll be MU at next years ASG

[ensco]

A good team that plays tough hardnosed football, will play their hearts out and will mete out an injury or two to a couple of MLS star players....

but creates zero fan/TV interest.

Perfect.

[nobodybeatsthewiz]

weak... when are we going to get a real team from a real league...

bring on slavia prague???

[Pigfynn]

weak... when are we going to get a real team from a real league...

Real league? You're deluded my friend, had a look at the Champions League lately? This isn't an argument/pissing contest either Boris, it's just clear glaring fact.

[CretanBull]

I'd pay to see Cahill, Arteta, Lescott, Jagielka, Fellaini...it will be Tim Howard's return to America and Everton are likely to showcase some of their young talent like Gosling.

[Lucky Strike]

I think this is an acceptable team: they’re a good side with lots of history. Sure, they don’t have the “wow” effect like Manchester United, Real Madrid, or either of the two Milan teams, but it’ll be good. I look forward to seeing MLS defend its 100% record in All-star games against international competition.

Did you know: Before the 2008 game against West Ham, no team had ever led (they did so for about 20 minutes I believe on two different stints) the All-Stars and no team before 2008 had scored more than once against MLS.

[Carefree]

but creates zero fan/TV interest.

I think that's an important point. The team doesn't have much of a following here in North America. This is probably a good thing for real football enthusiasts because I'm pretty sure we can expect a good game. But if MLS's goal is to create interest among non-football fans by bringing in well-known teams, I think they missed the mark.

[scooter]

that is excellent news - imagine if they win the fa cup

[Fort York Redcoat]

Fans of the game should like this better than West Ham. Popularity is nice but I'm not watching the All star game for the opponents after that great display last year by our league's best.

I still don't like the concept of midseason friendlies...

[BuSaPuNk]

The only reason it will be fun is to see this:

[CretanBull]

^ I think outside of the obvious elite teams, Everton is in the next catagory of clubs. They have a fair size following, and most (especially older) Liverpool fans follow them as a second team. Yoo're right, its not a team that's going to generate buzz among non-footy fans...but I think this is about rewarding North American fans and showcasing the MLS to Europe and it will accomplish that.

[Technorgasm]

YAY!
More Scousers!

SCOUSERS EVERYWHERE!!!!!

We're not hosintg it.
Sideshow game for me, but will be great to see.

[nascarguy]

they need to stop having the all-star game it's athere game for our players to get hurt. thing about UEFA cup qualifiers and possible FA Cup champs that got lucky united sould have won that game.

they sould got the england team or spain forget about the shity league team's

[felipe]

^^^^Yeah!

Wait....what?

[rudiker]

I wonder if they will be playing friendlies as well...

[CretanBull]

I'd be happy if Everton turned out to be our friendly this season....

[trane]

EVERTON FC. I wish it was here. I hope that Moyes playes our first team at least to begin the game. This ALL STAR GAME I AM WATCHING.

[Sonny Cheeba]

I'd be happy if Everton turned out to be our friendly this season....

i'd be very happy if that was the case. Everton are a great team with great players.

[ACSertL]

Didn't Barack Obama say that he's an Everton supporter?

[CretanBull]

I'd expect Gosling to be a regular for Everton next season...considering the All-Star Game will take place as apart of their pre-season training, I think we'll see him plus a few others. Having said that, there's not way that they come over to appear in a feature match and don't play Cahill, Arteta (if healthy?) etc.

[CretanBull]

Didn't Barack Obama say that he's an Everton supporter?

West Ham...his in-laws live in East London.

[ACSertL]

West Ham...his in-laws live in East London.

Thanks, I don't know why I thought Everton.

[Sonny Cheeba]

nah he did say everton or someone said it about him. either way, there was a rumour, because it's the People's Club.

[ACSertL]

nah he did say everton or someone said it about him. either way, there was a rumour, because it's the People's Club.

So am I crazy or not?

[trane]

I'd expect Gosling to be a regular for Everton next season...considering the All-Star Game will take place as apart of their pre-season training, I think we'll see him plus a few others. Having said that, there's not way that they come over to appear in a feature match and don't play Cahill, Arteta (if healthy?) etc.

That is the problem most of our top attakcing players, Yakubu, Arteta, Cahill, Saha (whats new) have been injured for long streches, and Moyes will want to see them play but will not risk them. Feliani is becoming a monster for us he has been injury free he may see alot of playing time, Jo if we buy him, Gosling I would expect to see alot of time, as Moyes pushes to increase his role in the squad.

[MrHawk]

No major complaints if Everton was our friendly.

I wonder if Everton will use "The Rock" for their sponsor.

How many goals does Everton score?
Well....
IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW MANY GOALS.