SAN JOSE -- A weeklong celebration of American soccer culminates Thursday at Avaya Stadium where MLS' elite players face popular English club Arsenal FC in the annual summer all-star game.
The idea of midseason stoppage time might seem a bit homespun for the likes of Arsenal and some of Major League Soccer's famous international imports who once tread on the fields of Europe's storied leagues.But it doesn't sound hokey to David Villa, the New York City striker who is a picture of soccer royalty."In Europe, they need to copy this game for the country and for the supporters," said a forward who led Spain to victories in the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2008.