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Cesar Hernandez
Multiple Authors
Argentina and Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi, along with U.S. players Matt Freese, Max Arfsten, Tim Ream, and Sebastian Berhalter, are part of the comprehensive 29-player roster for the MLS All-Star Game, announced on Wednesday.
The matchup against Liga MX All-Stars is scheduled for July 29 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
This year’s roster includes 13 players from World Cup teams featuring this summer, with Messi among the 11 announced as All-Stars back in June.
The All-Star selection boasts players from 15 different countries, with the U.S. leading the way with 10 representatives.
Tim Ream makes his return to the All-Star Game 15 years after his first selection in 2011.
Among the MLS teams, Nashville SC leads with four players: Hany Mukhtar, Andy Nájar, Brian Schwake, and Sam Surridge.
The upcoming game will be the fifth meeting between the two leagues in the All-Star Game, with MLS having won three of the previous four encounters.
2026 MLS All-Star Game Roster:
GOALKEEPERS (3): Maxime Crépeau (Orlando City SC; Coach’s Selection), Matt Freese (New York City FC; Coach’s Selection), Brian Schwake (Nashville SC; Voted In)
DEFENDERS (10): 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), Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Chicago Fire 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 (9): Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC; Voted In), Pep Biel (Charlotte FC; Coach’s Selection), Rodrigo De Paul (Inter Miami CF; 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 (7): Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC; Voted In), Anders Dreyer (San Diego FC; Coach’s Selection), Julian Hall (Red Bull New York; Commissioner’s Pick), Son Heung-Min (LAFC; Voted In), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF; Voted In), Petar Musa (FC Dallas; Coach’s Selection), Sam Surridge (Nashville SC; Coach’s Selection)