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Major League Soccer’s all-star team will square off against English Premiership club West Ham United in the 2008 MLS All-Star Game, the league announced Thursday.

The annual all-star game, which pits the league’s best players against a top European club, takes place this year at Toronto’s BMO Field on July 24 (7 p.m. ET, CBC).

West Ham currently sits 12th in Premiership with a 12-12-8 record with six matches remaining in the season.

The MLS all-star team sports a 4-0 record in previous all-star games against international opponents.

Last year, the MLS all-stars posted a 2-0 victory over Scottish club Glasgow Celtic, following victories over Premiership teams Chelsea (in 2006) and Fulham (in 2005).
  
Toronto FC, which is owned and operated by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, was granted the rights to host the 2008 all-star game as a condition of it being given an expansion franchise in 2006.

“Toronto’s support of Major League Soccer has been nothing short of extraordinary, and we’re thrilled to bring our all-star game to a sold-out BMO Field,” MLS commissioner Don Garber said in a statement.

“The TFC supporters and other fans from around the league will provide a vibrant and enthusiastic setting for the game.”

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