Fmr Utd striker Chicharito set to headline eMLS Tournament
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Apr 14, 2020
Major League Soccer has concluded plans to kick off a five-week esports tournament this Sunday featuring players such as new LA Galaxy striker Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez.
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The eMLS Tournament Special will pair MLS players with their esports counterparts in a single-elimination competition.
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The first day of competition in the FIFA 20 tournament will feature Chicago Fire versus FC Cincinnati, before LAFC take on rivals LA Galaxy.
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The announcement comes days after the Football's Staying Home Cup kicked off on Friday, featuring some of England's top players.
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The world of soccer aims to bring the spirit of competition into the digital realm and away from the pitch.
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