MLS Names 29-Player All-Star Squad for July 29 Liga MX Match
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Updated · MLSsoccer.com · Jul 8
MLS Names 29-Player All-Star Squad for July 29 Liga MX Match
3 articles · Updated · MLSsoccer.com · Jul 8
Summary
Twenty-nine players were selected for the 2026 MLS All-Star team that will face the Liga MX All-Stars on July 29 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.
Lionel Messi, Son Heung-Min and Thomas Müller headline the squad, while Charlotte's Tim Ream and Ashley Westwood are set to appear in the host city's stadium.
Nashville SC placed a roster-high four players on the team, and Chicago defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi topped fan voting ahead of Messi after his breakout season.
The roster reflects MLS's post-World Cup star power, with multiple players arriving from strong 2026 campaigns and recent international runs into the tournament's knockout stage.