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Twenty-nine players will represent Major League Soccer against the LIGA MX All-Stars during the 2026 MLS All-Star Game presented by Chime, which is held on July 29 at Charlotte FC<\/a>‘s Bank of America Stadium (8 pm ET |\u00a0Apple TV<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Cuypers<\/a> leads the Golden Boot presented by Audi race with 13g\/2a and is on pace for a career-best 2026 season.<\/p>\n This year, the Belgian striker became the third player in MLS history to score in 10 consecutive matches, helping Chicago Fire FC<\/a> continue momentum from their Audi MLS Cup Playoffs return.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Dreyer<\/a> has 6g\/9a in 15 games this season, building off his 2025 MLS Newcomer of the Year performance during San Diego FC<\/a>‘s historic expansion campaign.<\/p>\n The Danish international is the second-fastest player in MLS history to record 20g\/20a.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Hall<\/a> has leveled up this season, tallying 9g\/4a in 15 games as Red Bull New York<\/a>‘s starting striker.\u00a0<\/p>\n In May, the USMNT<\/a> prospect became the youngest player to score an MLS regular-season hat trick \u2013 doing so at 18 years and 50 days old.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Son<\/a> is experiencing his first full MLS season after joining LAFC<\/a> last summer on a league-record deal from Tottenham Hotspur.<\/p>\n The South Korean superstar has tallied a league-high nine assists and recently competed at his fourth FIFA World Cup<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The back-to-back Landon Donovan MLS MVP and Argentine icon has remained elite in 2026, posting a league-best 20 goal contributions (12g\/8a) across 14 games with Inter Miami<\/a>.<\/p>\n That came as Messi<\/a> prepared to represent Argentina at the 2026 World Cup. They entered as defending champions.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n One of MLS\u2019s most consistent goalscorers over the past three seasons, Musa<\/a> earns his second All-Star nod with FC Dallas<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Croatian international’s stellar form (12g\/2a) earned him a spot at the 2026 World Cup, where he scored against England<\/a> in the Group Stage.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Surridge<\/a> is the focal point of Nashville<\/a>‘s vaunted attack, which has them in Supporters’ Shield contention after winning the 2025 US Open Cup<\/a>.<\/p>\n The English striker has nine goals in eight matches this year and is chasing a third straight season with double-digit goals.<\/p>\n A star for Vancouver<\/a> and the USMNT,\u00a0Berhalter<\/a> receives his second straight All-Star nod.<\/p>\n The all-action midfielder enjoyed a breakout 2025 season, earning MLS Best XI honors and sparking his USMNT career. He scored at the World Cup this summer and has 6g\/7a for the Whitecaps in 2026.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n One of the league\u2019s top No. 10s, Biel<\/a> leads Charlotte FC in goal contributions (7g\/6a). The Spanish playmaker is in his third year with the Crown and makes his All-Star debut.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n De Paul<\/a> is in his first full season with Inter Miami, having arrived on loan from LaLiga powerhouse Atl\u00e9tico Madrid last summer before making a permanent move.<\/p>\n The Argentine World Cup standout helped lead the Herons to their MLS Cup 2025 title. This year, he has 4g\/7a in 13 matches.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n One of the top attacking midfielders in MLS, Evander<\/a> is on pace for his third straight season with double-digit goals and assists.<\/p>\n FC Cincinnati<\/a>‘s Brazilian superstar earned MLS Best XI honors in 2024 and 2025, making him a perennial MVP candidate.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Gil<\/a> earns his fifth All-Star nod after leading New England<\/a>\u00a0in goal contributions.<\/p>\n Earlier this year, the 2021 MLS MVP joined the\u00a0exclusive 50\/50 club<\/a> (goals, assists) as he paced the Revolution’s record start.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n A breakout star with Real Salt Lake<\/a>, Gozo<\/a> has 11 goal contributions (6g\/5a) during his second season as a regular starter.<\/p>\n The 19-year-old homegrown player is the second teenager to be named an MLS All-Star in the last five editions, joining Seattle Sounders FC<\/a> alum Obed Vargas (2025).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Mukhtar<\/a> earns his fifth All-Star nod, a testament to the 2022 MLS MVP’s consistency in Nashville.\u00a0<\/p>\n The German playmaker is the third-fastest player<\/a> in MLS history to reach 150 regular-season goal contributions.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The German national team and Bayern Munich legend earns his first MLS All-Star nod after joining Vancouver last summer.<\/p>\n M\u00fcller<\/a> has won 35 trophies, a r\u00e9sum\u00e9 highlighted by the 2014 FIFA World Cup title.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Westwood<\/a> has been a consistent force since joining Charlotte in 2023 following stints at English clubs Aston Villa and Burnley.<\/p>\n The veteran sports the captain’s armband for Dean Smith’s side, a nod to his 600-plus professional games.<\/p>\n Arfsten<\/a> gets his second straight All-Star nod as a game-changing wingback for the Columbus Crew.<\/p>\n The 25-year-old\u2019s club form translated to a USMNT roster spot at the 2026 World Cup.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n One of the world\u2019s most exciting young center backs, Herrington<\/a> has played every minute of his debut season with the Rapids<\/a>.<\/p>\n This summer, the 18-year-old became the youngest-ever MLS<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Australian<\/a>\u00a0player to start a World Cup\u00a0match.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Now a two-time World Cup veteran with Canada, Laryea<\/a> has been one of MLS\u2019s most consistent fullbacks across two memorable stints with Toronto FC<\/a>.<\/p>\n This is the veteran’s first All-Star selection.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Markanich<\/a> is among the league’s top attacking defenders, scoring 13 regular-season goals for Minnesota United<\/a> over the last season and a half.<\/p>\n The left back earns his first All-Star nod.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Mbokazi<\/a>\u2019s breakout 2026 World Cup<\/a> came as no surprise to Chicago Fire FC<\/a> supporters, who have enjoyed the South African center back\u2019s elite defensive performances throughout his debut MLS campaign.<\/p>\n The 20-year-old led all players in All-Star fan voting, surpassing even Argentine great Lionel Messi.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The 2024 MLS Defender of the Year is headed to his second All-Star Game.<\/p>\n Moreira<\/a> stole headlines at this summer\u2019s World Cup as a key piece of Cape Verde\u2019s historic Cinderella run to the knockout stages.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The San Jose Earthquakes<\/a> have returned to prominence in 2026, and Munie<\/a> is a big reason why.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The 26-year-old center back is in his fourth MLS season and has developed under the guidance of famed head coach Bruce Arena.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n A veteran Honduran international, N\u00e1jar<\/a> has earned a second straight All-Star nod.<\/p>\n The attack-minded fullback leads all MLS defenders with five assists as Nashville pace the Supporters\u2019 Shield race.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n With Ragen<\/a> anchoring their defense, Seattle<\/a> have conceded the joint-fewest goals in MLS this season (11).<\/p>\n The center back has been a consistent starter for the Sounders since 2022, often partnering with Yeimar G\u00f3mez Andrade<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Ream captained the United States to their Round of 16 finish at this summer’s World Cup.<\/p>\n Now, the center back will savor the opportunity to play in front of his home fans in Charlotte.\u00a0<\/p>\n An MLS veteran, Cr\u00e9peau<\/a> is in his first season with Orlando City<\/a> and is among the league leaders in saves.\u00a0<\/p>\n At the 2026 World Cup, he started every match of Canada\u2019s historic run to the Round of 16.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The USMNT’s starting goalkeeper at the 2026 World Cup, Freese<\/a> helped guide the tournament co-hosts to the Round of 16.<\/p>\nGOALKEEPERS (3)<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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