The 25th edition of the MLS All-Star Game is set to kick-off in August after being rescheduled from July 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic, and this time, the MLS All-Stars will face off against rival league Liga MX for the first time in history.
The MLS vs Liga MX All-Star final is set to be a mouthwatering encounter, with the star players from each league drafted in to make for a scintillating battle.
Goal brings you all the details about the final, including how to watch on TV.
On this page
- When is the MLS vs Liga MX final?
- How to watch MLS vs Liga MX live on TV & stream online
- MLS All-Star 2021 roster
- Liga MX All-Star 2021 roster
- Where is the MLS vs Liga MX final being played?
- How many fans can attend the MLS vs Liga MX?
When is the MLS vs Liga MX All-Star final?
The MLS vs Liga MX 2021 All-Star game will be played on Wednesday , August 25 . Kick-off time has been set at 9:30pm ET / 6:30pm PT .
How to watch MLS vs Liga MX All-Star final on TV & stream live online
| U.S. TV channel | U.S. streaming |
|---|---|
| Fox Sports 1 | Foxsports.com / FOX Sports App |
The game will be broadcast live in the United States (U.S.) on Fox Sports 1 with Foxsports.com and FOX Sports App streaming.
MLS All-Star 2021 roster
| Player | Club | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Pedro Gallese | Orlando City | GK |
| Matt Turner | New England Revolution | GK |
| Julian Araujo | LA Galaxy | DF |
| Yeimar Gomez Andrade | Seattle Sounders | DF |
| Jesus Murrillo | LAFC | DF |
| Nouhou Tolo | Seattle Sounders | DF |
| Miles Robinson | Atlanta United | DF |
| Alex Roldan | Seattle Sounders | DF |
| James Sands | NYCFC | DF |
| Kai Wagner | Philadelphia Union | DF |
| Walker Zimmerman | Nashville SC | DF |
| George Bello | Atlanta United | DF |
| Eduard Atuesta | LAFC | MF |
| Damir Kreilach | Real Salt Lake | MF |
| Joao Paulo | Seattle Sounders | MF |
| Sebastian Lletget | LA Galaxy | MF |
| Cristian Roldan | Seattle Sounders | MF |
| Lucas Zelarayan | Columbus Crew | MF |
| Rodolfo Pizarro | Inter Miami | MF |
| Gustavo Bou | New England Revolution | FW |
| Cade Cowell | San Jose Earthquakes | FW |
| Nani | Orlando City | FW |
| Ricardo Pepi | FC Dallas | FW |
| Diego Rossi | LAFC | FW |
| Raul Ruidiaz | Seattle Sounders | FW |
| Daniel Salloi | Sporting KC | FW |
The MLS All-Star team was assembled using a combination of fan, media and player voting, coach selections and commissioner picks.
A total of 13 players were named to the squad via the voting system while 13 more were chosen by LAFC boss Bob Bradley, who will coach the team.
MLS Commissioner Don Garber, meanwhile, selected Tajon Buchanan and Cade Cowell as his two picks for the squad, but Buchanan missed out due to injury.
Carlos Vela and Javier Hernandez were included in the initial selection but had to withdraw due to injuries.
Liga MX All-Star 2021 roster
| Player | Club | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Alfredo Talavera | UNAM | GK |
| Guillermo Ochoa | America | GK |
| Nahuel Guzman | Tigres UANL | GK |
| William Tesillo | Leon | DF |
| Cesar Montes | Monterrey | DF |
| Victor Guzman | Tijuana | DF |
| Doria | Santos Laguna | DF |
| Pablo Aguilar | Cruz Azul | DF |
| Salvador Reyes | Puebla | DF |
| Jorge Sanchez | America | DF |
| Kevin Alvarez | Pachuca | DF |
| Juan Escobar | Cruz Azul | DF |
| Diego Valdes | Santos Laguna | MF |
| Rubens Sambueza | Toluca | MF |
| Luis Romo | Cruz Azul | MF |
| Guido Pizarro | Tigres UANL | MF |
| Luis Montes | Leon | MF |
| Angel Mena | Leon | MF |
| Fernando Gorriaran | Santos Laguna | MF |
| Pedro Aquino | America | MF |
| Jonathan Rodriguez | Cruz Azul | FW |
| Santiago Munoz | Santos Laguna | FW |
| Rogelio Funes Mori | Monterrey | FW |
| Andre-Pierre Gignac | Tigres UANL | FW |
| Alexis Canelo | Toluca | FW |
| Santiago Gimenez | Cruz Azul | FW |
The Liga MX All-Star team roster can be seen in the table above.
The first 14 players were the nominees and winners of the Balon de Oro awards, chosen from the following categories: best goalkeeper, full back, defender, defensive midfielder, attacking midfielder, rookie and forward.
Juan Reynoso, head coach of Cruz Azul, who was chosen as Liga MX head coach of the season, selected 11 players for the squad.
Where is the MLS vs Liga MX All-Star final being played?
The MLS vs Liga MX final will be played at at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, California .
The ground is home to MLS side LAFC, and will soon also be the home of future NSWL side Angel City FC. It holds a capacity of 22,000.
How many fans can attend the MLS vs Liga MX All-Star final?
Stadiums in California can house full capacity and tickets are available to buy through Ticketmaster.
