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The MLS has been inspired by the traditional sports leagues of USA to organize, create and coordinate the Stars game which will take place on August 25, among the stars of the MLS and stars of Liga MX.
And it is that contrary to the past editions, this year the Stars game It will be accompanied by a previous week where different activities such as concerts and the Skills Challenge (skills challenge), where the eight best players from both teams will participate, including Carlos candle, LAFC player, and the Chicharito Hernandez Los Angeles Galaxy.
“The all-star game is not common in soccer, but it is common in other North American sports such as the NBA and MLB. It is a celebration of our sport, of the best our leagues have to offer, and also an opportunity for fans to attend a an event that offers more than just the game, “Camilo Durana, MLS Vice President of Events and Marketing, said in an interview for Mediotiempo.
“We have a week of various activities, concerts, a very long list of events, the Skills Challenge, various events with our sponsors. It is a celebration and we want to offer a different experience to the fans.”
Like the NBA dunks or the MLB Home Run Derby
The Skills Challenge It will be held the day before (August 24) of the All-Star Game on the same court of the Banc of California Stadium. The idea is similar to the dunk tournament organized by the NBA or Home Run Derby performed every year by MLB. Both shows leading up to their own all-star games.
“On August 24, at the same Bank of California stadium, the Skills Challenge will be played between the stars of Liga MX and the stars of MLS. We have already confirmed Carlos Vela and Chicharito Hernández and another six MLS players will be named. so that they go against 8 Liga MX players, “he said.
A little over a month after the whistle for this duel is given, the expectations of the MLS are high and they trust that there will be a full house at the home of the LAFC, once the return of the fans to the stadiums is to the 100 percent in the real estate of the United States.
“We are excited to return to the stadiums with fans. It has been a very long period during the pandemic. We could not do it the other year and coming out of the pandemic is an ideal opportunity to do the project.
“We know that the stadium is going to be full. With that meeting in Los Angeles it will be very difficult if not. We have been working with the MX League and we have found that we have many goals in common and we know that we can do much more, “he concluded.
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