Major League Soccer has unveiled its much-anticipated 2025 MLS All-Star roster, featuring some of the world’s top football talents, headlined by Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba of Inter Miami CF.
According to Goal.com, the squad also includes Vancouver Whitecaps stars Sebastian Berhalter and Brian White, underscoring MLS’s growing global footprint.
This year’s All-Star match, scheduled for July, will pit the MLS selection against a curated Liga MX All-Stars side in what promises to be a high-octane showcase at a yet-to-be-disclosed North American stadium.
Messi, who joins the All-Stars for the first time since his blockbuster move to the United States, called the selection “a dream come true” and pledged to give fans an unforgettable performance. “To wear the All-Star badge alongside players like Jordi and [the Whitecaps duo] is a huge honour,” he said in a league statement.
Inter Miami’s inclusion of both Messi and Alba marks the first time teammates from the same MLS club head up the roster since 2019, signaling a shift towards European-style star pairings in the American game. Meanwhile, Berhalter and White bring pace and tactical versatility from Vancouver, having combined for over 20 goals and assists this season.
MLS Commissioner Don Garber praised the roster’s balance of global superstars and emerging talents, noting that the All-Star format continues to “bridge North American soccer with the world’s best” and deepen the league’s competitive narrative heading into the mid-season break.
Tickets for the All-Star Game and associated fan festivals will go on sale next month, with a portion of proceeds directed to youth soccer development programs across the United States and Canada.
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