Cannon fully loaded for big game

Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Joe Cannon is taking part in his third All-Star Game.

all of whom just played on the game's biggest stage in the World Cup -- has Cannon hoping his MLS teammates keep their heads about them.


"Anytime you're involved with a game with Chelsea it's a showcase," Cannon said.


"My concern is that we come out and be tactically smart. You can't do anything about things like speed and individual skills."


And the eight-year MLS veteran -- making his third appearance in an All-Star Game -- hopes he can play his part in helping the MLS All-Stars to what would be, in some parts, a surprising victory.


"I hope to make the plays I'm supposed to make," Cannon said, "and hopefully two or three that I'm not supposed to make."


Thomas Foote is a contributor to MLSnet.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Soccer or its clubs.