CHARLOTTE — The MLS All-Star Game is on Wednesday night at Bank of America Stadium.
This is the Queen City’s first time hosting the game.
There are players from 21 different clubs, including Charlotte FC.
As for the roster, Charlotte FC has three guys who’ll represent alongside some of the best in the world.
On the home team, there is Club Capt. Ashley Westwood, Pep Biel, their star midfielder, and National Team Capt. Tim Ream.
There’s the German legend and World Cup champion Thomas Muller, who’s currently with Vancouver, in the lineup.
The All-Star game is at 8 p.m.
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The game is the headliner after nearly a week of MLS celebrations in Charlotte
Ahead of the game, league leaders and former players hosted a special clinic at the Mecklenburg County Sportsplex.
More than 400 kids packed the pitch in Matthews as part of MLS All-Star Community Day.
MLS leaders said it gave young players new opportunities and made them part of the excitement surrounding All-Star Week.
“It’s about the kids, their love for the game, seeing the look on their face when they get the opportunities and they learn about the new things that are coming their way,” said Jan Mirman, the vice president of Community Engagement at MLS.
“For me, I feel very proud of the place I live in, excited, and I hope the team wins,” said Frank Mungugia, a youth soccer player.
Students also learned about leadership, confidence, and setting goals for their futures.