The third edition of the All-Star Game will take place in Columbus in July. The MLS Skills Challenge also returns.
Aram LedezmaAndy HallCiudad de MéxicoUpdate: Mar 4th, 2024 13:37 EST0
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The third edition of the All Star Game between players from the Liga MX and Major League Soccer was confirmed this morning. The game will take place on Wednesday 24 July at the Lower.com stadium in Columbus, Ohio, kicking off at 8 p.m. EDT / 5 p.m. PDT.
MLS vs Liga MX All Star Game roster selection process
Mexico’s Liga MX has not yet defined the selection process for the 26 players that will make up their All Star team. MLS will form its own with 12 players voted for by fans and a further 12 chosen by coach Wilfried Nancy, recent MLS Cup champion with the Columbus Crew last season.
¡Ya viene el All Star Game! ⭐️¡Lo mejor de #LigaBBVAMX y de @MLSes! 🔝Los detalles: https://t.co/4VhxJzOINM pic.twitter.com/NjMiAenOz9
— Liga BBVA MX (@LigaBBVAMX) March 4, 2024
The MLS All-Star Skills Challenge returns
On Tuesday 23 July, the day before the match, the MLS Skills Challenge event will take place. Ten players from both leagues will compete against each other in a series of shooting, control, crossing, volleying, passing and crossbar tests. It has yet to be confirmed whether there will also be a repeat of the MLS All-Star Goalie Wars exhibition which last year featured four keepers competing head-to-head in a single-elimination tournament. During three 90 second rounds, each player will defend his own net while trying to score against his opponent by throwing, kicking or drop-kicking the ball.
