Voting for the 2015 MLS All-Star game opened on Thursday, May 28th. Eight Orlando City players are on the ballot, including Kaká, Brek Shea, and Darwin Cerén, among others.
Fans can vote on www.mlssoccer.com, as well as through Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram using the hashtag #MLSAllStar. Voting will run through June 3rd. The MLS All-Stars will play English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur.
The game will take place on July 29th at the Colorado Rapids' home stadium; Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, CO. Kickoff is set for 9pm ET and will be televised on Fox Sports 1 and UniMás.
The MLS All-Stars defeated Bayern Munich, 2-1, in last year's contest. Orlando City will return to the Orlando Citrus Bowl on Saturday, May 30, for a match-up against Eastern Conference foes – Columbus Crew SC. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.
To purchase group or individual tickets, visit www.OrlandoCitySC.com or call 855-ORL-CITY.
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About Orlando City Soccer Club:
One of the leading teams in Major League Soccer (MLS), and the only MLS team in Florida, Orlando City Soccer Club has developed a rich history and passionate following in its short existence since starting in the USL in 2011. The Lions’ first team set the U.S. record for best start of any professional soccer club in its first 100 USL matches (66-12-22). During that time, the Lions won three regular season titles and two postseason championships.
In MLS, the team draws an average of over 37,400 fans per home game – including 62,500 for its home opener – a record for an expansion team in its first six stand-alone home games. In addition, the team is currently near the top of the league in social media followers. Orlando City has not only captured the passion of soccer fans in the City Beautiful, it continues to build its brand overseas as its matches are broadcast in 100 countries and in 30 languages.
Outside of the first squad, OCS C also has a youth club, Orlando City Youth Soccer (OCYS) and a U-23 team that participates in the PDL. Lastly, the Orlando City Foundation is active in the community year round, promoting health and wellness in children throughout the region, and raising funds for and volunteering time for various local organizations.
For more information, visit www.OrlandoCitySC.com, www.OrlandoCityYouth.org and www.OrlandoCitySC.com/Foundation.com.
Information written and provided by Orlando City Soccer Club.