MLS vs Liga MX All-Star 2025 Squads: Lionel Messi vs Sergio Ramos - Full List of Players for Both Teams

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MLS vs Liga MX All-Star Squads: The 2025 MLS All-Star Game, set for July 23 at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, brings the fourth MLS vs. LIGA MX All-Star clash.

This electrifying showcase pits 30 MLS All-Stars against 29 LIGA MX All-Stars, following the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge on July 22 at 9 p.m. ET. MLS leads the series 2-1, with wins in 2021 (penalties) and 2022 (2-1), but LIGA MX triumphed 4-1 in 2024.

The event kicks off Leagues Cup 2025, with top finishers earning 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup spots, amplifying the stakes of this North American rivalry. Coached by Austin FC's Nico Estévez, the MLS roster blends star power and youth, selected via fan, player, media votes, Estévez's picks, and Commissioner Don Garber's choices.

Lionel Messi headlines despite uncertain participation due to a potential suspension. Jordi Alba and Denis Bouanga bring flair, while Anders Dreyer leads with 15 assists. Sam Surridge (Nashville SC) tops MLS with 16 goals, and locals like Brad Stuver (Austin FC) shine.

LIGA MX, led by Club América's André Jardine, features 29 stars, including Sergio Ramos and James Rodríguez. Alexis Vega, with 13 goals, and goalkeeper Luis Malagón anchor a squad with six América players and five from Cruz Azul, including defender Willer Ditta. Youngster Gilberto Mora also adds quality in the Mexican side as they will hoping to replicate their last year's victory in the all-star game.

MLS All-Star vs Liga MX All-Star 2025 Squads

MLS All-Star Squad

Goalkeepers

Dayne St. Clair - Minnesota United FC | Voted In
Brad Stuver - Austin FC | Coach's Selection
Yohei Takaoka - Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Coach's Selection

Defenders

Jordi Alba - Inter Miami CF | Voted In
Max Arfsten - Columbus Crew | Coach's Selection
Tristan Blackmon - Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Voted In
Michael Boxall - Minnesota United FC | Voted In
Alex Freeman - Orlando City | Voted In
Jakob Glesnes - Philadelphia Union | Coach's Selection
Andy Najar - Nashville SC | Coach's Selection
Miles Robinson - FC Cincinnati | Coach's Selection
Kai Wagner - Philadelphia Union | Coach's Selection.

Midfielders

Sebastian Berhalter - Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Voted In
Cristian Espinoza - San Jose Earthquakes | Coach's Selection
Evander - FC Cincinnati | Voted In
Carles Gil - New England Revolution | Coach's Selection
Diego Luna - Real Salt Lake | Voted In
Hany Mukhtar - Nashville SC | Coach's Selection
Jeppe Tverskov - San Diego FC | Coach's Selection
Obed Vargas - Seattle Sounders FC | Coach's Selection
Philip Zinckernagel - Chicago Fire FC | Coach's Selection

Forwards

Tai Baribo - Philadelphia Union | Voted In
Denis Bouanga - LAFC | Voted In
Anders Dreyer - San Diego FC | Coach's Selection
Chucky Lozano - San Diego FC | Commissioner's Pick
Lionel Messi - Inter Miami CF | Voted In
Marco Pašalić - Orlando City | Coach's Selection
Diego Rossi - Columbus Crew | Coach's Selection
Sam Surridge - Nashville SC | Coach's Selection
Brian White - Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Voted In

Liga MX All-Star Squad

Goalkeepers

Luis Malagón - Club América | Balón de Oro nominee
Kevin Mier - Cruz Azul | Goalkeeper of the Year

Defenders

Sebastián Cáceres - Club América | Coach's Selection
Willer Ditta - Cruz Azul | Center Back of the Year
Luan García - Toluca | Coach's Selection
Jesús Gallardo - Toluca | Fullback of the Year
Joaquim Pereira - Tigres UANL | Balón de Oro nominee
Sergio Ramos - CF Monterrey | Coach's Selection
Israel Reyes - Club América | Coach's Selection
Ignacio Rivero - Cruz Azul | Coach's Selection
Carlos Rotondi - Cruz Azul | Balón de Oro nominee

Midfielders

Roberto Alvarado - Chivas Guadalajara | Coach's Selection
Juan Brunetta - Tigres UANL | Coach's Selection
Sergio Canales - CF Monterrey | Balón de Oro nominee
Rodrigo Dourado - Atlético San Luis | Coach's Selection
Érik Lira - Cruz Azul | Balón de Oro nominee
Elías Montiel - CF Pachuca | Coach's Selection
Gilberto Mora - Club Tijuana | Balón de Oro nominee
James Rodríguez - Club León | Coach's Selection
Marcel Ruíz - Toluca | Coach's Selection
Agustín Palavecino - Necaxa | Defensive Midfielder of the Year
Alejandro Zendejas - Club América | Coach's Selection

Forwards

Diber Cambindo - Necaxa | Coach's Selection
Hugo Camberos - Chivas Guadalajara | Newcomer of the Year
Uroš Đurđević - Atlas | FMF President Selection
Henry Martín - Club América | Balón de Oro nominee
Paulinho - Toluca | Forward of the Year
Brian Rodríguez - Club América | Coach's Selection
Alexis Vega - Toluca | Attacking Midfielder of the Year