MLS Picks Livestrong Sporting For All-Star Game

KCUR | By Greg Echlin

Published January 11, 2013 at 10:27 AM CST

For the second straight year, this area will showcase a major all-star event. This year, Major League Soccer has chosen LIVESTRONG Sporting Park in Kansas City, Kansas to hold its All-Star game on July 31st. While the best from the MLS will gather in the home locker room, KCUR's Greg Echlin says the visitors remain a question mark.

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Sports have an economic and social impact on our community and, as a sports reporter, I go beyond the scores and statistics. I also bring the human element to the sports figures who have a hand in shaping the future of not only their respective teams but our town. Reach me at gregechlin@aol.com.

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