Just as I thought. From the venerable Sunday Times:
The Americans celebrated as if the war of independence had been re-fought. Chelsea pottered off without a care in the world.
MLS All-Stars 1 Chelsea 0: Wilting Blues feel the heat - Sunday Times - Times Online
Hooray! Yes, this was a mere "friendly match," but an outstanding performance by the MLS All-Stars nevertheless. Top European clubs tour North America this time of year to recoup some of the exorbitant salary money they pay to their star players. For English fans, this is an inconsequential (though slightly embarassing) loss. Imagine the New York Yankees travelling to Venezuela and losing to the country’s top club in an exhibition game. No big deal, really. But for the marginalized American soccer fan, it means a lot.
