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Eight Sporting KC players on fan ballot for 2018 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target

Major League Soccer today unveiled the fan ballot for the 2018 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target, featuring eight players from all 23 clubs as nominated by national media. The following Sporting KC players are eligible for fan voting:

  • Goalkeeper: Tim Melia
  • Defenders: Matt Besler, Ike Opara and Graham Zusi
  • Midfielders: Roger Espinoza and Ilie Sanchez
  • Forwards: Johnny Russell and Daniel Salloi

Among Sporting KC’s eight All-Star nominees, five are seeking MLS All-Star recognition for the first time. Besler (2011, 2013-16) and Zusi (2012-15, 2017) are both five-time MLS All-Star selections, while Espinoza was an All-Star in 2012.