Red Bull Arena to Host 2011 AT&T MLS All-Star Game

Showcase event returns to New York area for first time in 14 years

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Feb 01, 2011, 04:38 ET

NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber announced today that Red Bull Arena, home of the New York Red Bulls, will host the 2011 AT&T MLS All-Star Game on July 27 at 8:30 pm ET. B-roll, video interviews with Commissioner Garber, New York Red Bulls forward Thierry Henry, and LA Galaxy midfielder Landon Donovan, and the All-Star logo can be downloaded at www.MLSAllStarMedia.com.

The AT&T MLS All-Star Game brings together the League's finest talents for a singular event and for the eighth time, the MLS All-Stars will face a high-profile international club. The event provides soccer fans from around the world a chance to see MLS' best compete against some of the world's most renowned clubs.

Since 2003, the MLS All-Stars have faced Manchester United FC (England), Everton FC (England), West Ham United (England), Celtic FC (Scotland), Chelsea FC (England), Fulham FC (England), and CD Guadalajara (Mexico), posting a 5-1-1 record. The 2011 All-Star Game opponent will be announced at a later date.

This year's All-Star Game will mark the third time the metropolitan New York area has hosted the mid-summer showcase; the inaugural MLS All-Star Game in 1996 and the second in 1997 were played at Giants Stadium. The 25,000-seat, state-of-the-art Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey has played host to multiple friendlies between the Red Bulls and international clubs, along with select national team matches, but the 2011 AT&T MLS All-Star Game will be the first marquee MLS event at the $200 million venue.

"The combination of one of the most spectacular stadiums of its size in the world with the passionate soccer supporters in the metropolitan New York area will provide a terrific showcase for our All-Star Game," Garber said. "Red Bull Arena will be a tremendous venue for this marquee event and we are pleased to bring the All-Star Game to an area with a rich soccer tradition."

Fans from throughout North America and across the globe are expected to travel to the metropolitan New York area to attend the game and surrounding All-Star festivities, such as the MLS Soccer Celebration that will take place during All-Star Week. For more information on the AT&T MLS All-Star Game, please visit www.MLSsoccer.com OR www.newyorkredbulls.com.

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