The 2019 MLS season beckons, less than two months away ... kicking off February 19 -- but with Monday's release of the full schedule, one crucial step in the offseason calendar has fallen.

The full 2019 schedule for Major League Soccer is here. Matches begin on March 2 and run all the way through Decision Day on Oct. 6, followed by the start of the Audi 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs on Oct.

Since kicking off in 1996, the MLS All-Star Game has become a favorite annual showcase for soccer fans. Each year, Major League Soccer selects a group of players to face off against an international ...