A scoreless first half was marked by a defensive effort for the All-Stars. The Los Angeles Galaxy's Kevin Hartman made several key saves, while a backline led by Carlos Bocanegra of the Chicago Fire weathered a persistent Chivas attack. The Fire's Ante Razov scored the first goal in the second half thanks in part to a feed by the San Jose Earthquakes' Landon Donovan past a beaten Oswaldo Sánchez.
The initial 45 minutes were marked by a strong defensive display from the All-Stars. Los Angeles Galaxy goalkeeper Kevin Hartman made several crucial saves, while Chicago Fire's backline led by Carlos Bocanegra successfully defended against Chivas' relentless attack. The Fire's Ante Razov broke the deadlock in the second half with help from San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Landon Donovan, who found space past Chivas goalkeeper Oswaldo Sánchez.