Played
July 25, 2012 8:30 PM EDT
July 25, 2012 8:30 PM EDT
90′ +1
And that's it. What a comeback from the MLS All-Stars. Johnson's resurgence continues with a moment of brilliance. This is Alex Labidou signing off from PPL Park. Follow me on twitter at @sportslab for all the latest exclusive interviews and news.
90′
Refs announced two extra mins of added time.
90′
GOAL!!!! Eddie Johnson scores the likely game winner!!!!! Unbelievable stuff from the Seattle star. Johnson got the ball on a killer pass from Beckerman and beat two Chelsea defenders to score. His shot was partially deflected by Luiz.
90′
Goal Eddie Johnson
86′
The game has slowed down as MLS is playing defensively hoping to push the match into penalties.
82′
MLS almost got another one in as De Ro finds Pontius again but his shot goes wide left.
79′
HUGE SAVE from Kennedy. The Chivas USA keeper punches away a shot from Chelsea.
78′
Announced attendance is a record for PPL Park with just over 19,000 fans at the match.
77′
De Ro's attempt just sails past Turnbull above the goal.
77′
Free kick for MLS All-Stars after Ivanovic fouls De Ro.
76′
Substitution 
Nathaniel Chalobah 
Gary Cahill
Nathaniel Chalobah Gary Cahill 
75′
Substitution 
Kevin De Bruyne 
Romelu Lukaku
Kevin De Bruyne Romelu Lukaku
75′
Worth pointing out that Becks found DeRo, which led to DeRo finding Pontius...
74′
Substitution Michael Farfan David Beckham
Michael Farfan David Beckham
74′
Beckham is exiting the game as hometown player Farfan enters. Loud cheers for both Becks and his sub.
73′
Goal Chris Pontius
73′
GOAL!!!! Chris Pontius receives a nice pass in the box from his DC teammate De Ro and has an accurate finish past Turnbull.
70′
Just received MLS All-Star Man of the Match ballots. At this stage it has to be Lampard right?
69′
Since Donovan and Henry's departure, the All-Stars have had almost no possession.
64′
Testy moments between Cahill and Johnson as the Chelsea defender drags the Sounders star down.
61′
Substitution Raúl Meireles Frank Lampard
Raúl Meireles Frank Lampard
61′
Substitution John Obi Mikel Michael Essien
John Obi Mikel Michael Essien
61′
Substitution Eden Hazard Ramires
Eden Hazard Ramires
61′
Substitution Lucas Piazon Marko Marin
Lucas Piazon Marko Marin
60′
Substitution Eddie Johnson Chris Wondolowski
Eddie Johnson Chris Wondolowski
60′
Wondoloswki and Lampard come off as both sides continue to make changes. Chelsea's top signing Hazard also comes on.
59′
GOAL!!!! Ramires finds Lampard in front of goal with a nice cross and the midfielder buries the shot.
58′
Goal Frank Lampard
57′
Substitution Graham Zusi Thierry Henry
Graham Zusi Thierry Henry
57′
Henry comes off as more subs come in.
56′
Substitution Kyle Beckerman Osvaldo Alonso
Kyle Beckerman Osvaldo Alonso
56′
Substitution Ramiro Corrales Justin Morrow
Ramiro Corrales Justin Morrow
54′
DeRo gets ambitious after receiving a long ball pass from Beckham. The Canadian shoots from long range and his shot sails wide left.
52′
Beckham's corner goes sailing away. Rare poor set piece by the Englishman.
49′
The All-Stars are moving the ball around but hasn't been able to find a scoring chance yet.
46′
Substitution Henrique Hilário Ross Turnbull
Henrique Hilário Ross Turnbull
46′
Substitution John Terry David Luiz
John Terry David Luiz
45′
Chris Pontius and Dan Kennedy replace Landon Donovan and Jimmy Nielsen in the second half. Chelsea subs in Malouda, Ferreria, Turnbull for Hilario, Cole and Benayoun.
45′
Chelsea kicks off the second half. Will this game be decided in regulation.
Substitution Paulo Ferreira Ashley Cole
Paulo Ferreira Ashley Cole
Substitution Chris Pontius Landon Donovan
Chris Pontius Landon Donovan
Substitution Jimmy Nielsen Dan Kennedy
Jimmy Nielsen Dan Kennedy
Loud applause for Union coach John Hacksworth as he promises Philly fans a strong finish to the season.
45′ +2
The first half ends and so far both teams have played hard. There's definitely a physical aspect to this game. If the score holds through 90 minutes, the game will go to penalties.
45′
Beckham gets furious at a tackle from Essien on the field. Game is definitely getting physical.
44′
Ref indicates a minimum of two minutes of extra time.
41′
Agonizingly close moment for Henry. He received the ball in the box from Beckham and on his first touch shoots the ball but he just misses the net.
40′
Fans at PPL Park are starting to see how nifty and creative Marko Marin is. He dribbled past three MLS defenders first finding Lampard was blocked, then he got the ball back. Kept on dribbling until he was stopped
34′
Substitution Carlos Enrique Valdes Aurellien Collin
Carlos Enrique Valdes Aurellien Collin
34′
The hometown boy Carlos Valdes comes to a loud applause, replacing Collin in the back. The supporters section continue to sing "Carlos Valdes."
32′
Goal John Terry
32′
That was fast. Can the All-Stars take the lead again?
32′
GOAL!!!! Terry equalizes for Chelsea on a header!! Lampard set up the Blues captain perfectly on his corner kick.
29′
Collin is back up and no subs have been brought on yet.
27′
Essien is up but Collin remains grounded and Olsen is warming up a sub.
26′
Who says this is a friendly? MLS defender Collin has a brutal collision with Chelsea's Michael Essien. Both men are on the ground.
23′
While MLS has the lead, Chelsea has dominated possession. The club has 55 percent possession but the team has been held back by poor execution in the final third.
21′
Goal Chris Wondolowski
GOAL!!!!! MLS has taken the lead after Henry found Wondolowski in the box for a smooth finish.
GOAL!!!!! MLS has taken the lead after Henry found Wondolowski in the box for a smooth finish.
21′
Donovan got the play going with a pinpoint pass to Henry. The MLS All-Stars took advantage of some sloppy defending by Chelsea in the box.
15′
Both teams are still trying to feel each other at this stage. MLS is playing much more cautiously than it did against United last year. The team wants to limit mistakes.
11′
Good sequence of events almost sees MLS scores. DeRo heads the ball to Henry who tries a killer pass to Wondolowski. Terry intercepts the pass but it was good movement by MLS.
10′
Chelsea is starting to build on its possession.
8′
So far MLS has been the more aggressive of both sides but Chelsea appears content to wait for a slip up.
5′
Great TACKLE from DeMerit. The Whitecaps defender stopped what would have been a one on one for Lukaku against Nielsen.
1′
MLS starts the game in aggressive fashion as a Donovan cross to Wandolowski just sails past the striker.
KICK OFF!!!! MLS starts the first half off.
Quick thought from our Senior Editor Shane Evans (@shanevans): "MLS All-Star jerseys are nice but the numbers/lettering are printed in the shiniest silver you can imagine. Maybe they are trying to blind Chelsea into submission?"
National anthem time.
Teams are making their way on the field. Philly's fans are making their voices heard. They sang a chant of "We want Hacksworth (Union head coach)!"
MLS: Nielsen, DeMerit, Morrow, Beitashour, Collin, De Rosario, Donovan, Beckham, Alonso, Henry, Wondolowski.
Chelsea: Hilario, Ivanovic, Terry, Cahill, Cole, Essien, Ramires, Lampard, Benayoun, Marin, Lukaku.
Here are the starting lineups for both teams.
Hey Goal.com readers. Welcome to Goal.com's LIVE commentary of tonight's match between the MLS All-Stars and Chelsea FC. PPL Park is rocking as the best of MLS faces Europe's best team. This is Alex Labidou (@sportslab) and I'll be giving my insights throughout the match.
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