With the 2026 World Cup final still fresh in the memory, attention now drifts towards the club competition.
MLS All-Star game roster: these are the players for Major League Soccer against Liga MX
The 2026 MLS All-Star Game is almost here, bringing together many of the league’s biggest names for a showdown with the Liga MX All-Stars.
When and where is the 2026 MLS All-Star Game?
The game takes place on Wednesday, July 29, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Who is playing for MLS All-Stars?
As you’d expect, this year’s group features a blend of established stars, exciting young talent and a handful of global names who have recently arrived in MLS.
Son Heung-min, Thomas Müller and Carles Gil headline the roster, while rising players such as Zavier Gozo and Lucas Herrington have also earned their places after breakout campaigns.
Which team has the most MLS All-Star players?
Nashville SC leads the way with four representatives, while Charlotte FC, Vancouver Whitecaps and Columbus Crew are also heavily represented.
How is the MLS All-Star team chosen?
The 29-player squad was selected through a combination of fan voting, picks made by All-Star coach Dean Smith and selections from MLS Commissioner Don Garber.
Is Messi playing in the 2026 MLS All-Star Game?
Since the initial announcement, Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul, Hugo Cuypers and Mbekezeli Mbokazi have all been replaced for various reasons.
The full MLS All-Star roster
Goalkeepers
- Maxime Crépeau (Orlando City) – Coach’s Selection
- Matt Freese (New York City FC) – Coach’s Selection
- Brian Schwake (Nashville SC) – Voted In
Defenders
- Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew) – Coach’s Selection
- Lucas Herrington (Colorado Rapids) – Coach’s Selection
- Richie Laryea (Toronto FC) – Commissioner’s Pick
- Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC) – Voted In
- Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew) – Coach’s Selection
- Daniel Munie (San Jose Earthquakes) – Coach’s Selection
- Andy Najar (Nashville SC) – Voted In
- Jackson Ragen (Seattle Sounders FC) – Coach’s Selection
- Tim Ream (Charlotte FC) – Voted In
Midfielders
- Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) – Voted In
- Pep Biel (Charlotte FC) – Coach’s Selection
- Yannick Bright (Inter Miami CF) – Coach’s Selection
- Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) – Coach’s Selection
- Evander (FC Cincinnati) – Coach’s Selection
- Carles Gil (New England Revolution) – Coach’s Selection
- Zavier Gozo (Real Salt Lake) – Voted In
- Hany Mukhtar (Nashville SC) – Voted In
- Thomas Müller (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) – Coach’s Selection
- Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC) – Coach’s Selection
Forwards
- Anders Dreyer (San Diego FC) – Coach’s Selection
- Guilherme (Houston Dynamo FC) – Coach’s Selection
- Julian Hall (New York Red Bulls) – Commissioner’s Pick
- Son Heung-min (LAFC) – Voted In
- Petar Musa (FC Dallas) – Coach’s Selection
- Sam Surridge (Nashville SC) – Coach’s Selection
- Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) – Coach’s Selection
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