Even on balmy summer nights, a green Portland Timbers scarf is a ubiquitous accessory in a place known as Soccer City USA. It's common to see them sleeping outside Providence Park the night before a match. Visitors and television viewers in 150 countries will get a look at Portland's enthusiasm for the sport at Wednesday's Major League Soccer All-Star Game. The contest pits the American professional league's best players against German powerhouse Bayern Munich, which includes six players who played for the World Cup-winning country.
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