Alejandro Zendejas, Sergio Ramos and James Rodríguez headline Liga MX All-Star squad for Austin showdown against Lionel Messi and MLS All-Stars

Liga MX faces MLS on July 23 at TQL Stadium in Austin in the 2025 All-Star Game.

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  • 30-player roster; two commissioner picks still pending
  • Liga MX defeated MLS 4-1 in last year's All-Star Game
  • Squad includes 14 Balón de Oro winners and 14 coach selections

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    WHAT HAPPENED?

    U.S. international Alejandro Zendejas, Monterrey's Sergio Ramos, and Club Leon's James Rodríguez are among the marquee names leading the Liga MX All-Star Team, which will take on Major League Soccer’s top talent on July 23 at TQL Stadium in Austin, Texas.

    The roster features 28 confirmed players, with the final two spots to be selected soon by Liga MX commissioner Mikel Arriola. The full 30-man squad includes 14 Balón de Oro winners from the 2024–25 season and 14 players chosen by this year’s Liga MX All-Star coach, André Jardine of Club América.

    The final two commissioner picks are expected to be announced in the coming days, as is the list of participants for the 2025 All-Star Skills Challenge.

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    LIGA MX ALL-STAR ROSTER (SO FAR)

    Position Player Club
    Goalkeepers Luis Ángel Malagón Club América
    Kevin Mier Cruz Azul
    Fullbacks Ignacio Rivero Cruz Azul
    Israel Reyes Club América
    Jesús Gallardo Toluca
    Rodolfo Rotondi Cruz Azul
    Center-backs Joaquim Pereira Tigres UANL
    Luan García Toluca
    Sebastián Cáceres Club América
    Sergio Ramos Monterrey
    Willer Ditta Cruz Azul
    Defensive Midfielders Agustín Palavecino Necaxa
    Elías Montiel Pachuca
    Erik Lira Cruz Azul
    Marcel Ruiz Toluca
    Rodrigo Dourado Atlético de San Luis
    Attacking Midfielders Alejandro Zendejas Club América
    Gilberto Mora Tijuana
    Juan Brunetta Tigres UANL
    James Rodríguez León
    Roberto Alvarado Chivas
    Sergio Canales Monterrey
    Forwards Alexis Vega Toluca
    Brian Rodríguez Club América
    Diber Cambindo Necaxa
    Henry Martín Club América
    Hugo Camberos Chivas
    Paulinho Toluca
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    DID YOU KNOW?

    This marks another high-profile edition of the Liga MX vs. MLS rivalry, and the Mexican league side enters the game looking for back-to-back wins after a dominant 4-1 victory in last year’s All-Star match.

  • WHAT'S NEXT?

    Liga MX kicks off its Apertura season this weekend, while MLS has Matchday 23 Wednesday.

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