Today is opening day of MLS All Star week which will culminate in the MLS All Star Match on Wednesday, August 6 at Providence Park. A huge week for Portland, showcasing our beautiful city to a national and international crowd. The MLS All Star team will take on FC Bayern Munich, one of the best teams in the world. Here are some activities this weekend and next week where you can find food carts/trucks.
Friday August 1
- MLS Flick's on the Bricks. The MLS will take over Pioneer Courthouse Square the entire week for the MLS Experience presented by Adidas. Friday night launches with the classic soccer film Sixty Six
. 9-11pm. Food trucks and other vendors will be onsite to feed ya.
Saturday, August 2
- The MLS Experience at Pioneer Courthouse Square will be live from 12-9pm with a Timber vs. LA Galaxy viewing party. Food trucks and carts will be there in force to feed ya.
- There will be an MLS Food Truck up on N Mississippi and Skidmore in the late afternoon slinging MLS Team sliders for free.
Sunday, August 3
- Waterfront Park is where the action is Sunday. The Grilled Cheese Throwdown takes place at the MLS Experience at Waterfront Park in the bowl starting at 3pm. Retrolicious, The Grilled Cheese Grill, MooPing, Bro-Dogs and Burgers and Pressed will all be there to show off their best grilled cheese. And you'll get to try each. The event will culminate in a live concert by The Flaming Lips.
- If you're interested in meeting some players, head on over to PROST!
on N Mississippi and Skidmore. There will be a meet and greet with Claudio Pizarro and Rafinha of FC Bayern. Arrive early and enjoy lunch at the food carts at Mississippi Marketplace. Event is at 3:30pm.
Tuesday, August 5
- MLS All Star Graham Zusi will be at Tursi Soccer Store in SW Portland from 4-6pm for a signing. Bro-Dogs and Burgers will be in residence to feed hungry soccer players.
Wednesday, August 6
- The All Star Game is at Providence Park 6:30-9pm. Big-Ass Sandwiches
will be the vendor of choice for the Food Cart Alliance and is taking over the concession stand above section 95.
- Koi Fusion will be fully stocked at their location on SW 20th and Burnside outside the park.
- Other trucks and vendors will be posted up around the park including Churros Locos on 19th for before and after treats.
The city is gonna go soccer bonkers for the next six days. Welcome the MLS visitors with open arms and direct them to the best food carts you know.