As is tradition, the 2025 All-Star Game will take place this Wednesday, July 23, featuring the highly anticipated showdown between the top players from Liga MX and Major League Soccer (MLS). This season promises a world-class spectacle, with marquee names boasting European experience looking to showcase their talent on North American soil.
On the MLS side, the spotlight is on two multiple-time champions with a storied past at FC Barcelona: Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba. Liga MX brings its own star power, led by Sergio Ramos, Sergio Canales, Paulinho, and Alexis Vega—key figures expected to drive their team forward. However, the match will be missing a major name: James Rodríguez, who will sit out due to injury.
Kickoff is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET in the United States. The match will be held at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, with Canal 6 handling TV coverage and streaming available via Apple TV.
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Projected MLS vs. Liga MX Starting XI
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MLS: Dayne St. Clair; Jordi Alba, Tristan Blackmon, Michael Boxall, Miles Robinson; Sebastian Berhalter, Evander, Diego Luna; Lionel Messi, Anders Dreyer, Denis Bouanga.
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Liga MX: Luis Malagón; Israel Reyes, Ignacio Rivero, Sergio Ramos, Jesús Gallardo; Sergio Canales, Erik Lira, Alejandro Zendejas, Alexis Vega; Paulinho, Brian Rodríguez.
