The MetroStars boast the most players selected to the initial MLS All-Star squad of 16 with four selections: Tim Howard, Eddie Pope, Clint Mathis, Amado Guevara. Dallas and Colorado are the only teams in the 10-club league without a representative on the list of 16 players who will be joined by players selected by the league.
The initial 16 were were elected through voting by (a) fans, (b) media, (c) players and (d) coaches and general managers with each representing 25 percent of the final tally.
The MLS All-Stars face Chivas of Guadalajara Aug. 2 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., live on ABC at 3:30 pm ET/12:30 PT.
FIRST 16 MLS ALL-STARS
GOALKEEPERS:
Tim Howard (age: 24, MetroStars, 3rd All-Star appearance)
Kevin Hartman (29, Los Angeles Galaxy, 2nd)
DEFENDERS
Carlos Bocanegra (24, Chicago Fire, 2nd)
Frankie Hejduk (28, Columbus Crew, 2nd)
Eddie Pope (29, MetroStars, 7th)
Danny Califf (23, Los Angeles Galaxy, 1st)
Ryan Nelsen (25, D.C. United, 1st)
MIDFIELDERS
DaMarcus Beasley (21, Chicago Fire, 3rd)
Preki (40, Kansas City Wizards, 8th)
Clint Mathis (26, MetroStars, 4th)
Amado Guevara (27, MetroStars, 1st)
Kyle Martino (22, Columbus Crew, 1st)
FORWARDS
Taylor Twellman (23, New England Revolution, 2nd)
Ante Razov (29, Chicago Fire, 2nd)
Carlos Ruiz (23, Los Angeles Galaxy, 2nd)
Landon Donovan (21, San Jose Earthquakes, 3rd)