HOUSTON
The match will be held at Reliant Stadium and features 18-time English and three-time European champion Manchester United against the Major League Soccer All-Stars.
"Houston knows how to put on big sporting events. We are a soccer city, and we are the future of Major League Soccer, and we hope this is the beginning of a regular circuit of international teams," said Mayor Parker.
The week kicks off on Saturday, July 24, with the Dynamo Charities Go for Goal 5K Run and the Dynamo Diesel Kids Fun Run.
On Sunday, July 25, the Dynamo will host a soccer film festival at the Angelika Film Center in downtown Houston featuring soccer movies, with proceeds going to charity.
On Monday, July 26, the Dynamo will host a private party for season ticket holders, sponsors, and invited guests at Venue, located at 719 Main St. Dynamo defender Bobby Boswell and professional athletes from other local teams are expected to take the stage for some stand-up comedy as part of the entertainment.
On Tuesday, July 27, MLS W.O.R.K.S. will hold The Home Depot Community Build to provide a playground at Golden Acres Elementary School in Pasadena.
On Tuesday evening, Discovery Green Park in downtown Houston will host the MLS All-Star Jam, which includes inflatable games, music, and activities for kids and families.
On Wednesday, the 2010 AT&T MLS All-Star Soccer Celebration will be held at Reliant Stadium near the Budweiser Plaza, featuring interactive events for kids, soccer-themed games, sponsor giveaways, and more.
After the match, Dynamo forward Brian Ching will host an All-Star Party at the House of Blues, with tickets available to the public. Proceeds benefit Ching's charity, The House that Ching Built, which partners with Habitat for Humanity to build a house for an underprivileged Houston family.
Event schedule:
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Tuesday, July 27
8 am-2pm: MLS W.O.R.K.S. Home Depot Community Build in Pasadena
4-8pm: MLS All-Star Jam & Legends/Celebrity Match at Discovery Green Park
8pm-12am: 2010 AT&T MLS All-Star Celebration at Hotel ZaZa
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Wednesday, July 28
3-7:30pm: 2010 AT&T MLS All-Star Soccer Celebration at Reliant Stadium
7:30pm: MLS All-Stars vs. Manchester United at Reliant Stadium
9pm-1am: Brian Ching All-Star Party at House of Blues
Tickets for the 2010 AT&T MLS All-Star Game remain available at
HoustonDynamo.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, and by calling the Dynamo offices at 713-276-7500.
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