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MLS Stars Clinch Skills Challenge Ahead of Liga MX All-Star Game

Set rosters led by Jardine and Estévez will meet at Q2 Stadium on July 22–23 with Lionel Messi’s attendance still undecided.

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La MLS y la Liga MX competirán este martes en un desafío de habilidades. (Foto: @MLS)
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Overview

  • The MLS All-Star Skills Challenge concluded Tuesday with MLS players taking three of five events, including shooting and passing, over Liga MX competitors.
  • The MLS vs. Liga MX All-Star Game is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. CT on July 23 at Austin’s Q2 Stadium, following the July 22 Skills Challenge.
  • André Jardine’s 30-player Liga MX roster was assembled through coach nominations and Balón de Oro votes and Nico Estévez’s 26-player MLS team was chosen by players, fans, media, the coach and Commissioner Don Garber.
  • Free-to-air Canal 6 (Multimedios) and Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass will broadcast both the Skills Challenge and All-Star Game across Mexico, the United States and international markets.
  • Lionel Messi’s participation remains unconfirmed and could trigger a one-game suspension under MLS rules, and Liga MX stars Sergio Ramos and James Rodríguez will miss the match to stay with their clubs.