MLS Defeats Liga MX All Stars 3-1 in Thrilling Match
The 2025 MLS All-Star Game will be remembered for its thrilling encounter and historic goals. As the league moves forward, it will be interesting to see how the teams respond to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. With the Liga MX vs MLS All-Star Game series gaining popularity, fans can expect more exciting matches in the future.
The 2025 MLS All-Star Game saw a thrilling encounter between MLS and Liga MX, with the former emerging victorious with a 3-1 scoreline. Sam Surridge scored the opening goal in the 28th minute, followed by Tai Baribo's strike in the 51st minute and Brian White's late goal in the 80th minute.
The match, which marked the fourth encounter between the two leagues, was broadcast on Apple TV via streaming and on Canal 6 on open TV. Liga MX's lone goal was scored by Gilberto Mora in the 64th minute, making him the youngest scorer in All-Star Game history. The win gave MLS a 2-1 advantage in the series, with the previous match being predicted to end in a 3-1 win for Liga MX.
Notably, Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba, Inter Miami players, skipped the MLS All-Star game and are now facing suspension for their non-participation. According to MLS league rules, players who do not participate in the event are subject to suspension unless they are injured. This is not the first time a player has been suspended for skipping the All-Star game, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic facing a one-game suspension in 2018.
The match showcased an exciting display of football, with both teams giving their all. The victory for MLS will undoubtedly boost their morale, and they will look to carry this momentum forward in their upcoming matches. With the suspension of Messi and Alba, Inter Miami will have to regroup and strategize for their next match against FC Cincinnati, who are currently leading the Eastern Conference.