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**MLS and Liga MX Stars Collide in 2025 All-Star Game Showdown**

**Austin, TX –** The Q2 Stadium in Austin was the stage for another chapter in the burgeoning rivalry between Major League Soccer (MLS) and Liga MX, as the 2025 MLS All-Star Game saw stars from both leagues face off. This marks the fourth consecutive year that the All-Star Game has pitted the best of MLS against their counterparts from the Mexican top flight.

Before the match, a moving tribute was held for the victims of the Texas floods. The two national anthems were sung, with Hirving “Chucky” Lozano, despite representing the MLS, passionately singing the Mexican anthem.

The Liga MX squad, led by manager André Jardine, featured Sergio Ramos as captain, alongside Luis Malagón, Israel Reyes, Luan, Jesús Gallardo, Rodrigo Dourado, Agustín Palavecino, Sergio Canales, Juan Brunetta, Roberto Alvarado, and Ángel Sepúlveda. Wilfried Nancy of Columbus Crew led the MLS side. The starting lineup included Stuver, Nájar, Boxall, Blackmon, Wagner, Berhalter, Dreyer, Evander, Lozano, Bouanga, and Surridge.

The game served as a prelude to the upcoming Leagues Cup, a tournament featuring clubs from both MLS and Liga MX, which offers qualification to the Concacaf Champions Cup.

This year’s edition also carried a charitable component, with proceeds from the game and auctions of signed jerseys going to support flood relief efforts in Texas.

The MLS had previously won two of the three prior All-Star matchups against Liga MX, with the most recent game in 2024 ending in a 4-1 victory for the Liga MX team.

Several notable players were absent from the All-Star Game, including Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba from Inter Miami.

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