The lifelong rivalry between the United States and Mexico will add a special chapter for the history books. The best of the MLS will face the top players of Liga MX in the 2021 MLS All-Star Game. Here, check out the Major League Soccer stars who will take the field in this exciting matchup.
Following two memorable matchups between the US and El Tri in the last few months for the Concacaf Nations League Final and the 2021 Gold Cup Final, now it's time for their leagues to battle in a game with the region supremacy on the line.
The Concacaf Champions League has delivered plenty of MLS vs. Liga MX clashes but this one will be an even more special one as both competitions will put their best possible teams to beat their neighbors. With the All-Star Game getting close, let's take a look at the MLS roster.
MLS Team for the 2021 All-Star Game vs. Liga MX
28 players were selected for this affair in which the stakes will be high. 13 of them have made their way to the team through a votation of fans, media, and players. LAFC Head Coach Bob Bradley, who will be in charge of the MLS All-Star Team, has picked another 13 names.
The other two players were selected by MLS Commissioner Don Garber. While the Liga MX All-Star Roster will include some powerful talents, the Major League Soccer Team will also present recent Gold Cup-winning names and world-renowned stars. This is the 2021 MLS All-Star Team roster:
Goalkeepers (2)
Pedro Gallese (Orlando City), Voted in
Matt Turner (New England Revolution), Coach's pick
Defenders (9)
Julian Araujo (LA Galaxy), Coach's pick · LA Galaxy
Jesús Murillo (LAFC), Coach's pick
Nouhou, (Seattle Sounders), Voted in
Miles Robinson (Atlanta United), Coach's pick
Alex Roldan (Seattle Sounders), Voted in
James Sands (New York City FC), Coach's pick
Kai Wagner (Philadelphia Union), Coach's pick
Yeimar Gomez Andrade (Seattle Sounders), Voted in
Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC), Voted in
Midfielders (7)
Eduard Atuesta (LAFC), Coach's pick
Carles Gil (New England Revolution), Voted in
Damir Kreilach (Real Salt Lake), Coach's pick
João Paulo (Seattle Sounders), Voted in
Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United), Coach's pick
Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders), Voted in
Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew), Voted in
Forwards (10)
Gustavo Bou (New England Revolution), Coach's pick
Tajon Buchanan (New England Revolution), Commissioner's pick
Cade Cowell (San Jose Earthquakes), Commissioner's pick
Chicharito Hernandez (LA Galaxy), Voted in
Nani (Orlando City), Voted in
Ricardo Pepi (FC Dallas), Coach's pick
Diego Rossi (LAFC), Coach's pick
Raúl Ruidíaz (Seattle Sounders), Voted in
Dániel Sallói (Sporting Kansas City), Coach's pick
Carlos Vela (LAFC), Voted in
