Major League Soccer announced the roster for its upcoming All-Star Game on Wednesday evening. A total of 26 players have earned the honor, with a dozen determined through voting (from fans, media members and players), another 12 selected by MLS All-Star head coach Nico Estévez of the host club, Austin FC, and two players selected by MLS commissioner Don Garber. This squad will face off against a Liga MX All-Star team at Q2 Stadium on Wednesday, July 23.
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Lionel Messi headlines the “voted in” contingent, making his second straight appearance in the event. Inter Miami teammate Jordi Alba was also voted onto the squad.
Alba is joined in the backline by Vancouver Whitecaps center back Tristan Blackmon, Minnesota center back Michael Boxall — who scored the decisive goal that earned New Zealand a spot at the 2026 World Cup — and Orlando and United States international right back Alex Freeman. Boxall’s club teammate, Canada international Dayne St. Clair, was voted in at goalkeeper. St. Clair won All-Star Game MVP in 2022 when the event was held at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn.
Voters picked a three-man midfield consisting of Vancouver and United States international Sebastian Berhalter, FC Cincinnati midfielder Evander and Real Salt Lake and USMNT playmaker Diego Luna. The three forward spots were claimed by Messi, Philadelphia striker Tai Baribo — who leads the Golden Boot race with 13 goals — and Los Angeles FC winger Denis Bouanga.
Below is the full 26-man roster, listed alphabetically by position group.
The 2025 MLS All-Star Roster
| Player | Team | Position | How they’re here |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dayne St. Clair |
Goalkeeper |
Voted in |
|
|
Brad Stuver |
Goalkeeper |
Coach’s Selection |
|
|
Yohei Takaoka |
Goalkeeper |
Coach’s Selection |
|
|
Jordi Alba |
Defender |
Voted in |
|
|
Max Arfsten |
Defender |
Coach’s Selection |
|
|
Tristan Blackmon |
Defender |
Voted in |
|
|
Michael Boxall |
Defender |
Voted in |
|
|
Alex Freeman |
Defender |
Voted in |
|
|
Jakob Glesnes |
Defender |
Coach’s Selection |
|
|
Andy Najar |
Defender |
Coach’s Selection |
|
|
Miles Robinson |
Defender |
Coach’s Selection |
|
|
Sebastian Berhalter |
Midfielder |
Voted in |
|
|
David Da Costa |
Midfielder |
Coach’s Selection |
|
|
Evander |
Midfielder |
Voted in |
|
|
Diego Luna |
Midfielder |
Voted in |
|
|
Jeppe Tverskov |
Midfielder |
Voted in |
|
|
Philip Zinckernagel |
Midfielder |
Coach’s Selection |
|
|
Patrick Agyemang |
Forward |
Commissioner’s Pick |
|
|
Tai Baribo |
Forward |
Voted in |
|
|
Denis Bouanga |
Forward |
Voted in |
|
|
Anders Dreyer |
Forward |
Coach’s Selection |
|
|
Hirving Lozano |
Forward |
Commissioner’s Pick |
|
|
Lionel Messi |
Forward |
Voted in |
|
|
Diego Rossi |
Forward |
Coach’s Selection |
|
|
Brandon Vazquez |
Forward |
Coach’s Selection |
|
|
Brian White |
Forward |
Coach’s Selection |
Each year, the hosting team’s coach oversees the All-Star Game regardless of their club’s standing. Austin FC is 7th in the Western Conference, claiming the final outright playoff spot above the wild card places. Estévez selected two players from his squad: fan favorite goalkeeper Brad Stuver, and star striker Brandon Vazquez, who joined the club this winter.
The other ten spots were divvied up to provide balance and recognize players in the midst of great seasons, regardless of their international fame. Yohei Takaoka and Brian White join Blackmon and Berhalter in representing the Whitecaps, who sit top of the Western Conference. The defensive contingent is completed by Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew), Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia), Andy Najar (Nashville SC) and Miles Robinson (Cincinnati). Estévez selected three midfielders, each of whom is midway through their first season in MLS: David Da Costa (Portland Timbers), Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC) and Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire).
Nico Estevez of Austin FC assumes All-Starcoaching duties for the MLS squad. (Scott Wachter / Getty Images)
Estévez’s final three selections came along the forward line, bringing in Vazquez as well as Anders Dreyer (San Diego) and Diego Rossi (Columbus). With his annual pair of picks, MLS commissioner Garber chose two additional forwards: Charlotte and United States striker Patrick Agyemang, and San Diego and Mexico winger Hirving Lozano.
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In total, 16 of the 26 players have made their first All-Star roster this season. Vancouver leads the way with four selections, while expansion upstart San Diego FC is next with three. Six of 26 All-Stars are 24 or younger, while seven are representing the United States in the Concacaf Gold Cup.
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