Galaxy’s Jelle Van Damme headed to All-Star Game

mlsstarGalaxy defender Jelle Van Damme was added to the MLS All-Star Roster, Tuesday.

Van Damme has made 17 appearances for the Galaxy in his first year in MLS. The central defender has played a large role in the Galaxy’s strong defensive unit that has allowed 19 goals this season.

Van Damme joins Giovani dos Santos as the Galaxy’s representatives on the All-Star roster.

Van Damme and FC Dallas’ Kellyn Acosta were selected as replacements for Sporting Kansas City’s Matt Besler and Portland’s Liam Ridgewell.

The MLS All-Stars will face Arsenal FC, Thursday at Avaya Stadium in San Jose at 4:30 p.m., ESPN; UniMas

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