Halftime: MLS 0, Chelsea 0.

Not a terribly speedy or impressive game from either side. Chelsea looks like a team in preseason. Essien's been their best player in the first half, overwhelming several developing MLS attacks, and Terry's also looked good. MLS' De Rosario, being touted by the announce team, has a ways to go before I'd consider him a top-flight midfielder. But the MLS has done a decent job possessing the ball. I'd say they've held ball more than Chelsea.

Most exciting moment of the half was Albright's near miss in front of the goal. You've gotta put that in the back of the onion bag if you want to play European soccer, Chris.

I presume we'll see Chelsea's Cole and Robben start the second half, and Adu for the MLS Maybe they can add some pace to the game.

FF