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All-Star 2008
Blanco, DeRo lift All-Stars past Hammers
Cuauhtemoc Blanco was named the 2008 MLS All-Star Game MVP. (J. Daniel/Getty)

Blanco, DeRo lift All-Stars past Hammers

Cuauhtemoc Blanco notched a goal and assist and Toronto native Dwayne De Rosario pounded home a game-winning PK in the 70th minute as the MLS All-Stars stayed perfect in international play, topping West Ham United 3-2 in the 2008 MLS All-Star Game. Recap | Highlights | Trophy presentation >

Events
Landon Donovan
All-Star roster
Find out more about the MLS and the West Ham players.
Academy Is
All-Star Halftime
R&B star Estelle headlined the All-Star Halftime Show.
Summer Jam
Soccer and music activities for soccer fans of all ages!
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MLS All-Star Game highlights
Check out each thrilling moment from the 2008 Pepsi MLS All-Star Game. Watch >

• 07/24/2008: Postgame press conference 350K
• 07/24/2008: MVP trophy presentation 350K
• 07/24/2008: De Rosario postgame 350K
• 07/24/2008: Robert Brown postgame 350K
• 07/24/2008: Boa Morte, Joseph interview 350K
• 07/24/2008: Buddle postgame interview 350K
• 07/24/2008: Bornstein postgame interview 350K
• 07/24/2008: Beckham postgame interview 350K
• 07/24/2008: Steve Nash interview 350K
• 07/24/2008: De Rosario's penalty kick 350K
• 07/24/2008: Don Garber halftime interview 350K
• 07/24/2008: Cooper halftime interview 350K
• 07/24/2008: Dean Ashton's double 350K
• 07/24/2008: Estelle halftime performance 350K
• 07/24/2008: Blanco puts MLS ahead, 2-1 350K
• 07/24/2008: Gomez gets MLS on the board 350K
• 07/23/2008: State of the league address 350K
• 07/24/2008: Blanco, Beckham preview 350K
• 07/23/2008: West Ham press conference 350K
• 07/23/2008: Interview with Steve Nicol 350K
• 07/23/2008: Interview with Frankie Hejduk 350K
• 07/23/2008: Interview with Jimmy Conrad 350K
• 07/23/2008: Interview with Kenny Cooper 350K
• 07/22/2008: Angel excited to be back 350K
• 07/22/2008: Highlights -- Galaxy trio 350K
• 07/11/2008: First XI highlights: 350K
• 07/10/2008: First XI press conference: 350K
• 04/04/2008: 2008 All-Star Preview: 350K
• 07/19/2007: All-Star Game highlights: 350K


All-Star highlights, part 1
A look at some of the exciting moments of the All-Star Game.
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All-Star highlights, part 2
A look at more of the exciting moments of the All-Star Game.
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All-Star training
West Ham, All-Stars practice at BMO Field.
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2008 All-Star First XI
A look at the players selected to the First XI.
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About West Ham United
Founded in 1895, the East London club was originally called Thames Ironworks FC but switched to West Ham United five years later and has been playing at Boleyn Ground since 1904.West Ham has forged a reputation of cultivating some of the league's top players. West Ham Announcment
History
2007: The MLS All-Stars pitched their second straight shutout, topping Celtic FC 2-0 Thursday in the Sierra Mist MLS All-Star Game at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo. Recap & Box >

Past Recaps:
2006: Chelsea falls in Chicago, 1-0
2005: MLS tops Fulham FC, 4-1

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Entertainment
London-based R&B artist Estelle performed at the 2008 Pepsi MLS All-Star Game Halftime Show, electrifying the sold-out crowd at BMO Field and a national television audience on ESPN, TeleFutura and CBC. Watch >
MLS Interview with Estelle