NEW YORK (AP) – Columbus defender Robin Fraser, D.C. United midfielder Dema Kovalenko and New England defenders Steve Ralston and Shalrie Joseph were selected Tuesday as replacements for the Eastern Conference team for Saturday’s Major League Soccer All-Star game.

They replace D.C. United defender Ryan Nelsen and former Chicago Fire forward DaMarcus Beasley, both of whom were selected as starters, and D.C. United midfielder Bobby Convey and New England midfielder Clint Dempsey, both selected as reserves.

Beasley transferred to PSV Eindhoven of the Dutch First Division earlier this month while Convey transferred to Reading of the English first division.

The game will be played at Washington’s RFK Stadium.

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