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Twenty-six players will represent Major League Soccer against LIGA MX’s best during the 2025 MLS All-Star Game, held July 23 at Austin FC<\/a>‘s Q2 Stadium (9 pm ET | MLS Season Pass<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The roster was selected through a combination of voting (12 players), selections by MLS All-Star coach Nico Est\u00e9vez (12 players) and those picked by MLS Commissioner Don Garber (2 players).<\/p>\n All stats as of June 24, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Agyemang<\/a> is building on his breakout 2024 campaign with Charlotte FC<\/a>, catching the eye of USMNT<\/a> boss Mauricio Pochettino. The powerful striker will now appear in his first MLS All-Star Game.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Baribo<\/a> tops the Golden Boot presented by Audi race and leads the Philadelphia Union<\/a>‘s attack. With 14 goal contributions so far this year (13g\/1a), the Israeli international is also in the Landon Donovan MLS MVP award hunt.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n A two-time MLS Best XI selection and three-time MLS All-Star, Bouanga<\/a> is having yet another memorable season for LAFC<\/a>. One of the club’s all-time greats, the Gabon international has 8g\/5a in 15 league matches this year.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Dreyer<\/a> joined expansion side San Diego FC<\/a> from Belgian powerhouse Anderlecht before their inaugural campaign and has more than delivered. The Danish international is firmly in the MVP conversation with a league-best 17 goal contributions (8g\/9a).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Lozano<\/a> made waves when he signed for San Diego FC last summer as the club’s first Designated Player. The Mexican international has 5g\/7a in 14 matches, helping the expansion club contend in the Western Conference.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Messi<\/a> is looking to repeat as MLS MVP, something never achieved in the league’s 30-year history. That alone speaks to the GOAT’s dominance for Inter Miami<\/a>, already tallying 10g\/6a this year and powering a historic run at the FIFA Club World Cup<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Rossi<\/a> has tallied 9g\/3a in 17 games, leading the Crew<\/a>‘s attack after they transferred Cucho Hern\u00e1ndez<\/a> last winter. The Uruguay international has been among the league’s most consistent goal-scorers dating back to his previous stint with LAFC, where he won the 2020 Golden Boot.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Vazquez<\/a> returned to MLS in January, joining All-Star hosts Austin FC<\/a> from LIGA MX side CF Monterrey. The USMNT striker enjoyed previous stints in the league with Atlanta United<\/a>, as well as FC Cincinnati<\/a>, where he scored 18 league goals in 2022.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n White<\/a> has experienced a remarkable rise from a relatively unknown 2018 MLS SuperDraft pick to one of the league’s most productive No. 9s. The US international is scoring at a torrid pace for Vancouver<\/a>, tallying 15 goals in 22 appearances (all competitions) this season.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Another Vancouver player with an upward trajectory, Berhalter<\/a> has developed into one of the best No. 8s in the league, helping drive the Whitecaps’ run to the Concacaf Champions Cup<\/a> final and top of the Western Conference standings. Berhalter is now in contention for a spot on the USMNT’s World Cup roster.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Da Costa<\/a> has stepped up for the Portland Timbers<\/a> since joining from French Ligue 1 side RC Lens last winter. The Portuguese midfielder brings skill and defensive work rate, while also providing a team-best eight assists.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The subject of an MLS-record cash-for-player trade, Evander<\/a> is again one of the top attacking midfielders in the league. Following his 2024 MLS Best XI season with Portland, the Brazilian joined FC Cincinnati<\/a> and has continued to showcase his skills, tallying 7g\/6a in league play so far.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Last year’s MLS Young Player of the Year, Luna<\/a> has earned his second straight All-Star selection. The USMNT midfielder is Real Salt Lake<\/a>‘s main threat this season with 8g\/4a, and has seen his international stock rise accordingly.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Tverskov<\/a> is crucial to San Diego\u2019s stellar debut MLS season, captaining the squad in 17 of 18 matches. The Danish midfielder often dictates the tempo and has added 1g\/6a since arriving from sister side FC Nordsj\u00e6lland.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n An offseason arrival from Belgian top-flight side Club Brugge, Zinckernagel<\/a> has emerged as a star during his first season with Chicago<\/a>. The Danish attacker boasts a team-best 14 goal contributions in 15 games (7g\/7a).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Alba<\/a> is enjoying another standout campaign for Inter Miami, contributing six assists in 14 games. The 36-year-old is among the best attacking fullbacks ever, a reputation cemented during his distinguished run at FC Barcelona, where he starred alongside Inter Miami teammates Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets<\/a> and Luis Su\u00e1rez<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n After a breakout 2024 campaign, Arfsten<\/a> has become a key player for Columbus and earns his first All-Star selection in his third MLS season. The USMNT left back has started every game (16) available for the Crew this season, contributing 3g\/3a.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Blackmon<\/a> is central to Vancouver’s league-leading defense, which has allowed just 14 goals on the year. It\u2019s a breakout campaign for the 28-year-old center back, who\u2019s now in his fourth season with the Whitecaps.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n An early frontrunner for MLS Defender of the Year, Boxall<\/a> is the anchor for a stout Minnesota<\/a> defense. With the New Zealand international starting every one of their first 18 matches, the Loons have conceded 20 goals, tied for the second-fewest in the Western Conference.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Freeman<\/a> has emerged as arguably the best right back in MLS during his first full season with Orlando City<\/a>. After shining in MLS NEXT Pro<\/a>, the 20-year-old homegrown has taken the league by storm and become a key USMNT player at the Gold Cup<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Glesnes<\/a> earns his third All-Star selection in four seasons as he\u2019s helped guide Philadelphia<\/a> to the top of the Supporters\u2019 Shield standings. The 2022 MLS Defender of the Year and Norway native provides a veteran presence on a young Union backline.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Najar<\/a>‘s third MLS stint has proven a smashing success. The Honduran right back is a true weapon for Nashville SC<\/a>, dishing out seven assists as B.J. Callaghan’s squad vies for the Eastern Conference lead.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Making his third All-Star appearance, Robinson<\/a> continues to anchor the FC Cincinnati<\/a> defense. The two-time MLS Best XI selection is routinely called up to the USMNT in the buildup to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.<\/p>\n St. Clair<\/a> is tied for the MLS lead in clean sheets (eight) and has made 43 saves in 16 matches. His performances have earned him the starting spot with Canada<\/a> ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n An MLS veteran, Stuver<\/a> earns his first All-Star selection in his 13th season in the league. After primarily serving as a backup goalkeeper with the Columbus Crew and New York City FC<\/a>, the Ohio native joined Austin FC ahead of their inaugural 2021 season and has backstopped the Verde & Black ever since.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nGOALKEEPERS (3)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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