MLS Select Team vs. Real Madrid [R]

huntingfool12 · 08-19-2005, 01:40 PM

Major League Soccer announced on Friday the 19-man roster that will travel to Spain to face off with legendary club Real Madrid on Tuesday in the annual Trofeo Santiago Bernabeu. Fans in the U.S. can tune in to see the MLS Select Team take on some of the best players in the world in Real's traditional first game of the new season for the club, as Fox Soccer Channel and Fox Sports en Español will provide cover live coverage at 3:30 p.m. ET.

All 12 Major League Soccer teams are represented on the MLS Select Team, which will convene in the Spanish capital following this weekend's league action. New England Revolution head coach Steve Nicol and his staff will oversee a side made up of 13 U.S. players and six international stars, with MLS Commissioner Don Garber and Deputy Commissioner Ivan Gazidis also joining the contingent.

Nicol will have three of his regulars at his disposal, the Revs contributing the most players to the MLS Select Team. Goalkeeper Matt Reis, midfielder Shalrie Joseph and midfielder Clint Dempsey will represent the Eastern Conference leaders. The San Jose Earthquakes, who currently sit atop the Western Conference, will send midfielder Ricardo Clark.

Other highlights on the roster include Los Angeles Galaxy and U.S. national team star Landon Donovan, MetroStars midfielder and 1998 World Cup champion Youri Djorkaeff and current Budweiser Scoring Leader Jeff Cunningham of the Colorado Rapids. Reigning MLS Cup champions D.C. United will volunteer the services of two veterans, as Bolivian striker Jaime Moreno and goalkeeper Nick Rimando will make the trek across the Atlantic. Last year's Honda MLS MVP, Amado Guevara of the MetroStars, will also be available for selection next Tuesday.

All-time MLS leading goal scorer Jason Kreis, who became the first player in league history to hit the 100-goal plateau last week, will represent expansion side Real Salt Lake, while Costa Rica's Douglas Sequeira will make the trip for the league's other 2005 expansion team, Chivas USA.

First held in 1979 in honor of Real Madrid's legendary former president for whom the team's stadium is also named, the prestigious Trofeo Santiago Bernabeu has featured some of the biggest clubs in the world in years past. Liverpool (England), A.C. Milan (Italy), River Plate (Argentina), Ajax Amsterdam (Holland) and Santos (Brazil) have all played a part of the Trofeo in the past, though this year marks the first time an U.S. team will clash with the nine-time European club champions. Real Madrid will open their 2005-06 season on Aug. 28 at Cádiz.

http://www.mlsnet.com/MLS/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20050819&content_id=40352&vkey=news_mls&fext=.jsp

AreliusII · 08-19-2005, 01:49 PM

http://www.mlsnet.com/MLS/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20050819&content_id=40346&vkey=pr_mls&fext=.jsp

HibaIssa · 08-19-2005, 07:42 PM

I saw that. Now I am honestly conflicted. Cheer for my second favorite team, or a team that has only one player from my favorite team. Well, I'll be at Iggy's watching the game if anyone wants to join me for a little lunchtime footy.

Stucki · 08-19-2005, 08:48 PM

I think it is kind of good that he is there, but he will be almost worthless for the following game with a flight that long.

Deuce · 08-19-2005, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by huntingfool12

Fans in the U.S. can tune in to see the MLS Select Team take on some of the best players in the world in Real's traditional first game of the new season for the club, as Fox Soccer Channel and Fox Sports en Español will provide cover live coverage at 3:30 p.m. ET.

I think you should check listings cos i am showing this at 12:30(mst) which is 2:30(ET) on ESPN2

HibaIssa · 08-20-2005, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Deuce

I think you should check listings cos i am showing this at 12:30(mst) which is 2:30(ET) on ESPN2

That's what I thought too. ESPN2 was advertising it I remember.

soccerman · 08-20-2005, 02:14 PM

I don't see anything on espn's website about this game, but FCS's site has it on Tuesday at 1:30 local.

DadOf8 · 08-22-2005, 01:17 PM

Is anyone going to watch this? I've got the DVR set up to record it. I think MLS will kick Real's butt. Real Madrid has no defense this year.

Aerick · 08-22-2005, 01:35 PM

I'll be setting my old-fashioned VCR to record this tomorrow.

AreliusII · 08-22-2005, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deuce

I think you should check listings cos i am showing this at 12:30(mst) which is 2:30(ET) on ESPN2

Trofeo Santiago Bernabeu
Real Madrid (Spain/Espana) vs US Major League Soccer Select XI
FOX Soccer Channel (US)
FOX Sports en Espanol
Tu Aug 23 3:30pm ET/12:30pm PT LIVE *** note channels and time ***
(no telecast in Canada)