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BONUS REPORT: The Cooligan's Guide to MLS All-Star Game Week
Featuring 12 under-the-radar gems for your All-Star Week enjoyment
MLS All-Star Game Week — what a mouthful! — is here. There’s a whole bunch of stuff you can do, most of which you’re probably already aware of (e.g., dancing marshmallow heads, skillz comps).
If that’s your bag, no judgement here. This, though, is not that. Here, we’re largely focused on fashion. Drip. Swag. Merch. Sweet treats. Live beats. Booze! You know, the important stuff.
Below are 12 under-the-radar, hidden-gem picks.
EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY
ngl the idea of eating cleats is less than appealing
What: Free scoops of "scratch-made, darkest-chocolate cookies with flecks of white chocolate in vanilla-scented cream"
Where: Soccer Celebration, McFerson Commons Park, 218 West St.
When: Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21
Also: Available in North Market and Short North shops July 22-24
Live recording of Soccerwise Podcast
Who: Tom Bogert, David Gass, Jordan Angeli and special guests
Where: Land-Grant Brewing, 424 W. Town St.
When: 7 p.m. Monday, July 22
Tom Rennie and Brian Dunseth (SyriusXM FC) meet & greet
Who: Tom Rennie and Brian Dunseth, former Crew player and soccer personality
Where: Parlay Sporting Club & Kitchen, 570 N. High St.
When: Evening, Monday, July 22
Alejandro Moreno meet & greet
Who: Former MLS Cup-winning Crew forward, Alejandro Moreno
Where: Rally House Reynoldsburg, 8089 E. Broad St., Suite 8089, Reynoldsburg
When: 1-2 p.m. Sunday, July 21
5th annual Beats, Cleats and Eats
What: "Fun and fresh space" featuring "aspects of cultural fusion" — whatever that means — and MLS player appearances, Coca-Cola samples
When: 4:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20; 3-7 p.m. Sunday, July 21
Where: Soccer Celebration, McFerson Commons Park, 218 West St.
WATCH THE THRONE
Nordecke ASG pre-party
What: All-Star Game pre-game, with 10% of sales donated
Where: Whistle & Keg, 343 N. Front St., No. 125
When: 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 24
Nordecke BINGO and ASG watch party
What: Watch party with BINGO and Nordecke swag as prizes
Where: Endeavor Brewing, 909 W. Fifth Ave.
When: BINGO starts at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 24
Nordecke ASG watch party
What: Watch party
Where: Land-Grant Brewing, 424 W. Town St.
When: 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 24
NEED that camo hat! || Dalton Willis merch available at F E R A on Saturday
GET FRESH
Dalton Willis pop-up
What: Pop-up featuring unreleased MLS and Crew merch for Ransom Supply and vintage items
Where: F E R A, 682 N. High St.
When: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, July 20
Mitchell & Ness pop-up
What: Vintage jersey and apparel company pop-up with exclusive MLS and Sole Classics merch, live DJ
Where: Sole Classics, 846 N. High St.
When: July 20-24
MLS x Ransom Supply All-Star Collection activation
What: Ransom Supply apparel company’s release of MLS ASG collection, plus free tote customization
Where: Ransom Supply, 988 N. High St.
When: 12 p.m. Saturday, July 20
MLS All-Star Products at Lids
What: Player appearances, giveaways, DJs and more
Where: Lids at Polaris Fashion Place, 1500 Polaris Park
When: 3-4 p.m. Saturday, July 20 (Frankie Hejduk); 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 (Taylor Twellman)
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