MLS All-Stars Defeat Liga MX 3-1 in Austin Showcase

The 2025 MLS All-Star events in Austin, Texas, featured a Skills Challenge and an All-Star Game that showcased top talents from Major League Soccer and Liga MX. The Skills Challenge included five competitions testing shooting, touch, crossing, passing, and volleying, with standout performances such as Evander's record-breaking shooting and passing rounds, and Brad Stuver's impressive goalkeeping in front of the home crowd. In the All-Star Game, MLS defeated Liga MX 3-1, with strikers Sam Surridge and Tai Baribo scoring crucial goals, the latter earning MVP honors; their performances highlight their strong seasons and contention for the MLS Golden Boot alongside Lionel Messi. Despite Messi's absence from the All-Star festivities, the game was competitive and entertaining, with contributions from young talents like Liga MX's Gilberto Mora and MLS's Brian White, providing promising signs ahead of the World Cup year. Players emphasized the unique atmosphere and camaraderie the All-Star Week fosters, allowing competitors from different teams and leagues to connect beyond regular play. Overall, the events balanced competitive spirit with entertainment, drawing a lively crowd and positive reflections from players and coaches alike.