MLS: Top 10 International Friendlies of 2014
By Jackee Arce
@knackeredwriter
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Top 10 Friendlies of 2014
It's that time again. When MLS teams are taking on clubs from all over the world. The truth is, winning is not important in these matches, because these are just friendlies and watching these teams compete is still fun. Here are the top 10 matchups of the summer.
10. D.C. United vs. Fulham
10. D.C. United vs. Fulham
9. Columbus Crew vs. Crystal Palace
9. Columbus Crew vs. Crystal Palace
8. Houston Dynamo vs. Aston Villa
8. Houston Dynamo vs. Aston Villa
7. LA Galaxy vs. Manchester United
7. LA Galaxy vs. Manchester United
6. Seattle Sounders vs. Tottenham Hotspur FC
6. Seattle Sounders vs. Tottenham Hotspur FC
5. Sporting KC vs. Manchester City
5. Sporting KC vs. Manchester City
4. Real Salt Lake vs. Club Tijuana
4. Real Salt Lake vs. Club Tijuana
3. New York Red Bulls vs. Arsenal
3. New York Red Bulls vs. Arsenal
2. SJ Earthquakes vs. Atletico Madrid
2. SJ Earthquakes vs. Atletico Madrid
1. MLS All-Stars vs. Bayern Munich
1. MLS All-Stars vs. Bayern Munich
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