Cuauhtemoc Blanco was named the 2008 MLS All-Star Game MVP. (J. Daniel/Getty)
Blanco, DeRo lift All-Stars past HammersCuauhtemoc Blanco notched a goal and assist and Toronto native Dwayne De Rosario pounded home a game-winning PK in the 70th minute as the MLS All-Stars stayed perfect in international play, topping West Ham United 3-2 in the 2008 MLS All-Star Game. Recap |
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Founded in 1895, the East London club was originally called Thames Ironworks FC but switched to West Ham United five years later and has been playing at Boleyn Ground since 1904.West Ham has forged a reputation of cultivating some of the league's top players. West Ham Announcment
 
2007: The MLS All-Stars pitched their second straight shutout, topping Celtic FC 2-0 Thursday in the Sierra Mist MLS All-Star Game at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo. Recap & Box >
Past Recaps: 2006: Chelsea falls in Chicago, 1-0 2005: MLS tops Fulham FC, 4-1 More: 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 
London-based R&B artist Estelle performed at the 2008 Pepsi MLS All-Star Game Halftime Show, electrifying the sold-out crowd at BMO Field and a national television audience on ESPN, TeleFutura and CBC.
Watch > MLS Interview with Estelle
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