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Gameday Roster for 2013 AT&T MLS All-Star Game Unveiled

July 15, 2013 - Major League Soccer (MLS) News Release


NEW YORK - International stars Thierry Henry and Tim Cahill of the New York Red Bulls, Robbie Keane of the LA Galaxy, and Marco Di Vaio of the Montreal Impact are among the 20 MLS All-Stars confirmed on the gameday roster that will compete against AS Roma in the 2013 AT&T MLS All-Star Game on July 31 at Sporting Park (live on ESPN2, UniMas, and in Canada on TSN and RDS starting at 9 p.m. ET). Also in the squad are several players with U.S. National Team experience, including Matt Besler, Brad Davis, Omar Gonzalez and Graham Zusi.

Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber selected Seattle Sounder FC's homegrown defender DeAndre Yedlin and New York Red Bulls midfielder Tim Cahill as 2013 AT&T MLS All-Stars.

Because of the competitive format -- MLS vs. the World -- of the AT&T All-Star Game, MLS asked All-Star head coach Peter Vermes to select from among all available players, and he constructed a dynamic, balanced roster loaded with the League's top talent.

Vermes selected all 11 of the original fan-voted All-Stars. Nine roster selections are MLS All-Stars for the first time, with 12 of the 19 MLS teams represented.

The roster is below, followed by bios of each player, listed in alphabetical order by last name. Players are listed by the position they are most likely to play in the AT&T MLS All-Star Game, which is not necessarily the position they play for their respective clubs.

2013 MLS All-Star Gameday Roster

Goalkeeper: Raul Fernández (FC Dallas), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake)

Defenders: Corey Ashe (Houston Dynamo), Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City), Tony Beltran (Real Salt Lake), Aurélien Collin (Sporting Kansas City), Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy), DeAndre Yedlin (Seattle Sounders FC)

Midfielders: Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake), Patrice Bernier (Montreal Impact), Tim Cahill (New York Red Bulls), Brad Davis (Houston Dynamo), Will Johnson (Portland Timbers), Mike Magee (Chicago Fire), Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City)

Forwards: Marco Di Vaio (Montreal Impact), Thierry Henry (New York Red Bulls), Robbie Keane (LA Galaxy), Camilo Sanvezzo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC), Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes)

Corey Ashe Defender Houston Dynamo Nationality: USA Born: March 14, 1986

Second on Houston Dynamo's all-time games played list, the 27-year-old left back played has been a mainstay in the Dynamo's defense this season, starting the team's first 17 games this season. A member of the Dynamo's 2007 MLS Cup championship team, Ashe is currently with the United States National Team for the CONCACAF Gold Cup. This is his second MLS All-Star recognition.

Kyle Beckerman Midfielder Real Salt Lake Nationality: USA Born: April 23, 1982

In his 14th MLS season, Beckerman is the engine behind the league-leading Real Salt Lake. While bolstering RSL's defense, Beckerman has contributed two goals and three assists in 16 games played. He has also played an integral part in the United States' bid to qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, as well as the team's current success in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. This is his seventh consecutive season he has received MLS All-Star recognition.

Tony Beltran Defender Real Salt Lake Nationality: USA Born: October 11, 1987

Considered one of the best 1-v-1 defenders in the league, Beltran has been named to his first MLS All-Star Team. The California native, who set a career high in minutes played last year, is off to another good start with 16 games played in the first 20 in the 2013 campaign, while also contributing one assist. Beltran is currently with the United States National Team for the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Patrice Bernier Midfielder Montreal Impact Nationality: Canada Born: September 23, 1979

In his second season with the Montreal Impact, Bernier has started 15 games while playing in each of the Impact's league games this season. The Canadian midfielder has scored two goals and notched five assists so far this season. Having signed with the Impact prior to their inaugural MLS season in 2012, Bernier was named the Impact's Most Valuable Player, after leading the team in scoring with nine goals and finishing second on the team with eight assists, four of which were game-winning. This is his first MLS All-Star Team selection.

Matt Besler Defender Sporting Kansas City Nationality: USA Born: February 11, 1987

The 2012 MLS Defender of the Year and Best XI selection, Matt Besler earns his second MLS All-Star selection (2011, 2013). The Overland Park, Kan. native has emerged as the starting center back for the U.S. Men's National Team in 2013 with seven appearances, including four starts in FIFA World Cup Qualifying, after making his international debut in January. Besler signed a new contract with Sporting KC in December and has started 15 MLS matches in 2013, his fifth professional season with his hometown club.

Tim Cahill Midfielder New York Red Bulls Nationality: Australia Born: December 6, 1979

Signed as a Designated Player on July 26, 2012, Cahill has enjoyed a successful start to his first full MLS season with the New York Red Bulls, scoring five goals and notching three assists in 17 games played. Cahill has represented his native Australia in two World Cups and most recently helped his country qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Before joining the Red Bulls, Cahill spent eight years with Everton FC of the English Premier League, where he made 278 appearances and scored 68 career goals. This is his first MLS All-Star Team selection.

Aurélien Collin Defender Sporting Kansas City Nationality: France Born: March 8, 1986

A 2012 MLS All-Star, Best XI selection and Defender of the Year finalist, Aurelien Collin has started 18 matches for Sporting KC in 2013, including all eight of the club's shutouts. The Frenchman has contributed three goals, tied for second most among MLS defenders this season, and added one assist. Anchored by MLS All-Stars Besler and Collin, Sporting Kansas City has conceded the fewest shots (179) and shots on goal (55) of any MLS team through Week 20. This is his second MLS All-Star Team selection.

Brad Davis Midfielder Houston Dynamo Nationality: USA Born: November 8, 1981

Currently playing in his 12th MLS season (8th with Dynamo), Davis has three goals and three assists in 12 league games this season. Davis was an instrumental piece in Houston's run to back-to-back MLS Cup championships in 2006 and 2007 and MLS Cup appearances in 2011 and 2012. A six-time All-Star, Davis has 11 international appearances to date for the U.S. National Team, the most recent against Germany (June 2), Panama (June 11) and Honduras (June 18).

Marco Di Vaio Forward Montreal Impact Nationality: Italy Born: July 15, 1976

The Impact's first-ever Designated Player leads the league with 35 shots on goal and is tied for second in goals scored with 11 in his first full season. The international star played for some of Europe's most storied clubs, including Juventus and Valencia. Di Vaio began his career with Lazio of Serie A - the rivals of the All-Star team's opponents, AS Roma. This is his first MLS All-Star team selection

Raul Fernández Goalkeeper FC Dallas Nationality: Peru Born: October 6, 1985

As of July 15, the 27-year-old goalkeeper has 71 saves, the second most in MLS this season. Fernandez has made 4.18 saves per match through 17 games. Signed by FC Dallas on January 10, 2013, Fernández's quick transition to MLS has him in the running for the Newcomer of the Year award. He is just two clean sheets shy of the league lead in shutouts with a 1.44 goals against average. A native of Lima, Peru, Fernández has earned 23 caps since March 26, 2008. This is Fernandez's first MLS All-Star team selection.

Omar Gonzalez Defender LA Galaxy Nationality: USA Born: October 11, 1988

The reigning MLS Cup MVP, Omar Gonzalez has been selected as an MLS All-Star for the third time in his five seasons with the Galaxy. The 2009 MLS Rookie of the Year and 2011 MLS Defender of the Year, Gonzalez has scored once and added an assist in 19 games in all competitions this season. He was selected for the 2010 and 2011 All-Star Games and it was his return from a serious knee injury that sparked LA's run to a second straight MLS Cup title in 2012, scoring in the 3-1 win over Houston.

Thierry Henry Forward New York Red Bulls Nationality: France Born: August 17, 1977

In his third full season with the New York Red Bulls, Henry has seven goals and four assists in 18 games played. He has been named to the MLS Best XI the past two seasons. Henry's pro career began in 1990 with AS Monaco (France), and included successful stints at Juventus (Italy), Arsenal (England) and FC Barcelona (Spain) before he joined the Red Bulls midway through 2010. Henry has 123 caps for France, and is the all-time leading scorer with 51 goals. This is his third MLS All-Star Team selection.

Will Johnson Midfielder Portland Timbers Nationality: Canada Born: January 21, 1987

In his first season with the Timbers, Johnson has helped guide the club to a 15-match unbeaten streak during the first half of the 2013 campaign. The Timbers captain played every minute of the first 17 matches of the regular season and is the club's leading scorer, tallying a career-best six goals and matching a career-high with three assists. Johnson is an MLS All-Star for the second time, receiving his first all-star selection in 2009 with Real Salt Lake. He is the second Timbers player in the club's history to be named an MLS All-Star.

Robbie Keane Forward LA Galaxy Nationality: Ireland Born: July 8, 1980

In his second full season with the LA Galaxy, Keane has seven goals, and is currently tied for second in the league with eight assists. The two-time MLS Cup Champion has proven to be one of the most dangerous offensive threats in MLS, assisting the winning goal for Landon Donovan in the MLS Cup 2011 and scoring the third goal in the Galaxy's 3-1 win over the Houston Dynamo in the MLS Cup 2012. The Irish international is Ireland's all-time leader in goals with 53 in 114 appearances and their current captain. This is his first MLS All-Star team selection.

Mike Magee Midfielder Chicago Fire Nationality: USA Born: February 9, 1984

The 11-year MLS veteran has 47 career goals and 26 assists in 242 career regular season games. The two-time MLS Cup champion with the Galaxy joined the Fire on May 25, 2013 and scored seven goals in his first seven matches across all competitions. Magee's five goals and two assists in MLS play have led the Fire to a 4-2-2 run since joining the club. Named MLS Player of the Month for March and June, Magee currently sits in second place in the tightly-contested MLS Golden Boot race with 11 goals on the season. This is Magee's first MLS All-Star selection.

Nick Rimando Goalkeeper Real Salt Lake Nationality: USA Born: June 17, 1979

Real Salt Lake's longest-tenured player has been a constant in net this season. Through 17 games played, Rimando has earned six shutouts with a total of 52 saves and a 0.82 goals against average. Currently with the U.S. National Team, Rimando has had helped the team earn a spot in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals. This is his third MLS All-Star Team selection.

Camilo Sanvezzo Forward Vancouver Whitecaps FC Nationality: Brazil Born: July 21, 1988

In his third season with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Camilo has become one of the biggest scoring threats in the league and is currently atop the MLS Golden Boot standings with 12 goals - 10 of which have come in his last nine games. Camilo scored goals in five consecutive games from June 15-July 3, two games shy of the all-time MLS record. The Brazilian forward also has three assists on the season. This is his first MLS All-Star Team selection.

Chris Wondolowski Forward San Jose Earthquakes Nationality: USA Born: January 28, 1983

San Jose's leading scorer has five goals and three assists in 17 games this season. Three of those five goals were game winners. He is currently with the United States National Team for the CONCACAF Gold Cup, where he has scored five goals in two games. Last season, Wondolowski tied the league's single-season record for goals with 27, earning Volkswagen MLS Most Valuable Player in the process. The nine-year veteran is a three-time MLS Best XI selection and has won the Budweiser Golden Boot in two of the last three seasons. This is his third consecutive MLS All-Star team selection.

DeAndre Yedlin Defender Seattle Sounders FC Nationality: USA Born: July 9, 1993

Yedlin signed as the first Homegrown Player for Seattle Sounders FC on January 11, 2013. Yedlin joined the Sounders' youth academy in 2010 and was an All-MAC First Team honoree for two straight years at the University of Akron. In his first professional year with Sounders FC, the 20-year-old has become a mainstay at right back, starting 13 of 14 regular season games played for the club, while contributing one assist. On June 7, 2013, Yedlin was named to the United States under-20 squad for the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup. This is his first MLS All-Star team selection.

Graham Zusi Midfielder Sporting Kansas City Nationality: USA Born: August 18, 1986

A 2012 MLS All-Star, Best XI selection and MLS MVP finalist, Graham Zusi has four goals and five assists in 18 games played in 2013. The fifth-year pro, drafted by KC in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft, recently signed a new contract with the club and is a nominee for Best MLS Player at the 2013 ESPYS. He has 14 international appearances for the U.S. National Team, including eight caps in FIFA World Cup qualifying, with one goal and three assists. This is his second consecutive MLS All-Star team selection.

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