Daaaaaaaaaaaaaa Blues

I was going to write a preview piece on Saturday's MLS All-Star Game between the All-Stars and EPL champs Chelsea (5:30 CT, ESPN) with "Who has the edge?" comparisons at each of the four positions, coaches, other relevant criteria.

However, as I got halfway through, I realized that Chelsea not only has the edge at every position, it's not even close. The only things I could think of that the All-Stars might have going for them are "intangibles," or "home-field advantage" but I don't think that even applies here since the Premiership champions are unlikely to be embarassed by a ragtag group of North Americans with two days practice. Chelsea has been training in Los Angeles all week. The Blues are also sure to have a sizable and vocal supporters contingent in Bridgeview, IL on Saturday.

The most telling quality of the depth Chelsea's lineup is that German captain Michael Ballack; who skippered the Germans to a 3rd-place finish at the World Cup, may end up sitting on the bench!

Final Score
Chelsea 3, All-Stars 1

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaa Blues.