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MLS All-Stars vs. AS Roma: Players to Watch in International Showdown

The 2013 AT&T MLS All-Star Game kicks off on Wednesday, July 31, 9:00 p.m. ET at Sporting Park in Kansas City, as the MLS All-Stars take on Serie A club AS Roma.

Roma finished sixth in Serie A last season, 25 points behind champion Juventus.

This is the 10th time the MLS All-Stars have faced an international foe, going 7-2-1 against international competition. Last year, the MLS All-Stars defeated Chelsea 3-2, with forward Eddie Johnson notching the game-winner.

Let's take a look at the players to watch in the annual clash.

 

Landon Donovan, Midfielder



Landon Donovan just guided the United States to a Gold Cup title, posting five goals and seven assists in six games in the tournament.

The 31-year-old midfielder has posted three goals and six assists in 13 MLS matches (12 starts) this season. He racked up 11 goals and 16 assists for the Los Angeles Galaxy in 31 games (30 starts) last...

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