July 29 (Reuters) - Former Brazil international Kaka made
the most of his first appearance in the Major League Soccer
All-Star Game as he helped lead his team past English Premier
League side Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 on Wednesday.
Kaka, who enjoyed a long career in Europe before signing
with Orlando City last year, opened the scoring with a penalty
in the 20th minute in Denver and went on to earn the MVP honor.
Former Spain forward David Villa added a goal for the MLS
side in the 23rd minute while Harry Kane scored for Spurs in the
37th minute.
"Not bad for my first (All-Star Game)," Kaka told reporters.
"This was much more than I expected. I'm so happy for this
night. I hope in the next years I can enjoy (more) All-Star
Games."
The All-Star game has involved a selected team of the best
MLS players facing an international side since 2005. The MLS
team beat Bayern Munich a year ago.
MLS goalkeeper Nick Rimando had a big impact on the game as
he kept his side in the game with three crucial saves.
"It's good whenever you beat these big clubs," Rimando said.
"It shows that our league is growing and we have the talent to
win these big games."
(Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by Greg
Stutchbury)