Major League Soccer All Stars vs Chelsea FC in Philadelphia
‘Come Out and See The Giant Ball’
Come kick it and welcome Major League Soccer to Philly.
Philadelphia will be hosting the AT&T Major League Soccer All-Star game, also known as MLS, at PPL Park in Chester, Pa., on Wednesday, July 25 at 8:30 pm. The MLS All Stars will play Chelsea FC. Leading up to the game throughout the week, there will be many events starting with tomorrow’s special event that you won’t want to miss.
Starting at 2 pm, July 20, come out to the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s steps to watch Mayor Michael Nutter and MLS Commissioner Don Garber kickoff the ‘Giant Ball Tour’. Keep in mind that this is no ordinary soccer ball and using the word giant might be an understatement.
The giant ball will be led by a MLS-wrapped double-decker and be paraded through the city streets, making stops at such iconic locations as Love Park, City Hall, and Penn’s Landing. Fans will be encouraged to sign the giant soccer ball at any of these locations.
There will be a wide variety of activities that will highlight All-Star week and these events will showcase players from both the MLS All-Stars and their opponents, Chelsea FC. The other events throughout the week are follows.
Friday, July 20
- MLS Pub – From 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Tir Na Nog will host the MLS All-Star Influencer Happy Hour with local soccer coaches.
Saturday July 21
- MLS Pub – From 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, El Jimador will sponsor the New York Red Bulls vs. Philadelphia Union pre-game promotion at multiple locations including Tir Na Nog, Kildare’s of Manayunk (4417 Main Street) and Kildare’s of West Chester (18-22 West Gay Street).
Monday, July 23
- Mayor’s All-Star Welcome – Mayor Nutter will officially welcome the MLS All-Stars and Chelsea FC in a private event at the National Constitution Center.
- MLS Pub – From 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Kildare’s of Manayunk will host the Budweiser Pool Ball Tournament, featuring appearances by MLS players.
- MLS VIP Lounge – From 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., the lobby of the Hotel Sofitel Philadelphia will be transformed into All-Star central. Stop by to reconnect at an AT&T mobile station or recharge with a Pepsi. While you’re there, don’t forget to pick-up ticket packages or ask one of the knowledgeable attendees about other All-Star related activities.
Tuesday, July 24
- MLS W.O.R.K.S./Philadelphia Union Foundation Service Project – Beginning at 8:00 a.m., Major League Soccer will join the Philadelphia Union, AT&T, Chester Upland School District and organizers from KABOOM! to construct a new playground and small-sided field at Science and Discovery High School in Chester, Pa. (1100 W. 10th Street). The AT&T Community Field and new playground will provide more than 500 children in the Chester community with a safe place to play, and will increase awareness and provide additional opportunities for local youth to play soccer. Volunteers will spend the day painting, cleaning and constructing the playground while Philadelphia Union Academy coaches lead drills and small-sided games for approximately 100 local children as part of the AT&T Youth Clinic. MLS All-Star players will participate in various activities, including the construction of the playground and the ribbon-cutting ceremony with MLS and Philadelphia Union executives and members of Chester Upland School District.
- Volkswagen Junior Masters – From 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Volkswagen Junior Masters will host their North American finals. This will be the first time the finals have ever been hosted around the MLS All-Star Game. Eight teams from across the United States will be competing at the Union training facility in Chester, Pa.
- Macy’s Center City Union Player Appearance – From 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., players from the Philadelphia Union will be at Macy’s Center City (1300 Market Street) to sign autographs and spend time with fans.
- MLS Pub – From 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tir Na Nog will host the Budweiser Pool Ball Tournament, featuring appearances by MLS players.
- MLS VIP Lounge – From 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., the lobby the lobby of the Hotel Sofitel Philadelphia will be transformed into All-Star central. Stop by to reconnect at an AT&T mobile station or recharge with a Pepsi. While you’re there, don’t forget to pick-up ticket packages or ask one of the knowledgeable attendees about other All-Star related activities.
Wednesday, July 25 (All-Star Game Day)
- MLS VIP Lounge – From 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., the lobby of the luxurious Hotel Sofitel Philadelphia will be transformed into All-Star central. Stop by to reconnect at an AT&T mobile station or recharge with a Pepsi. While you’re there, don’t forget to pick-up ticket packages or ask one of the knowledgeable attendees about other All-Star related activities.
- Volkswagen Junior Masters – From 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Volkswagen Junior Masters will host their North American finals at the Union training facility in Chester, Pa.
- Soccer Celebration – The 2012 AT&T MLS All-Star Soccer Celebration will be held outside PPL Park. The outdoor festival, which runs from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., will feature interactive events for fans, soccer-themed games, sponsor giveaways, and more.
- MLS W.O.R.K.S./Starlight Children’s Foundation Hospital Visit – At 3:00 p.m. members of the Philadelphia Union and MLS W.O.R.K.S. will team up with Starlight Children’s Foundation for the placement of a Starlight Fun Center™ mobile entertainment unit at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, Pa. (1 Medical Center Blvd.). Union players will be on hand to play games, visit with patients and participate in other activities prior to the dedication ceremony. In addition to the Fun Center, MLS will also provide tickets to the 2012 AT&T MLS All-Star Game for outpatients and their families.
- ExtraTime Live from PPL Park – Leading up to the game, beginning at 7:00 p.m., MLSsoccer.com will broadcast a 90-minute pregame show – ExtraTime Live – directly from PPL Park. Greg Lalas, Jason Saghini, Nick Firchau and Simon Borg from ExtraTime Radio, will host the show featuring special guests, including MLS Commissioner Don Garber.
- National Anthem Singer – Pia Toscano, a contestant on season 10 of American Idol, will sing the national anthem. Interscope Records released her first single, This Time, in July 2011.
- MLS W.O.R.K.S. Community MVP – MLS W.O.R.K.S. will recognize the Community MVP Grand Prize winner during halftime at the 2012 AT&T MLS All-Star Game. Fans across the League had the opportunity to nominate individuals who have made a difference in their communities. One (1) winner was selected from each MLS market and had the opportunity to win the Grand Prize through online voting.
- MLS Pub – El Jimador will be sponsoring a MLS All-Star pre-game promotion from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Tir Na Nog, Kildare’s of Manayunk and Kildare’s of West Chester.
Location
The Philadelphia Museum of Art
Hours
2:00 pm | Start time at the Museum of Art
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