Major League Soccer (MLS) has revealed that Nashville SC’s Hany Mukhtar and Los Angeles FC’s Dennis Bouanga will lead the MLS All-Stars in the highly-anticipated clash against Arsenal in the English Premier League.
This match will be played on July 19 in Washington DC.
The MLS All-Star Team consists of a 26-man roster, with 12 players selected through voting by players, media and fans, with an additional 12 hand-picked by D.C. United’s MLS All-Star coach Wayne Rooney. are, and two are selected by the MLS. Commissioner Don Garber.
Hany Mukhtar, the reigning league MVP and reigning top goal scorer, was among the 26 players named to the prestigious team. The 28-year-old attacking midfielder from Germany has been in sensational form this season, leading the league with 13 goals.
His impressive performances saw him crowned MLS Most Valuable Player in 2022 and last season he scored 23 goals and won the Golden Boot. Mukhtar’s consistent performances have earned him an All-Star spot for the second year in a row.
Joining Mukhtar in the All-Star line-up are notable players such as Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada, a member of Argentina’s World Cup-winning squad. MLS-leading Cincinnati, with an impressive 13-2-4 record, boasts three players in the lineup: Argentine midfielder Luciano Acosta, and defenders Alvaro Berel and Matt Miazga.
The MLS All-Stars will face Arsenal, a team with a rich history and a previous appearance in the MLS All-Star Game, which resulted in a 2-1 victory for the English club in 2016. The clash between the MLS All-Stars and Arsenal promises to be a thrilling encounter, pitting the best of American soccer against the English Premier League’s top team.
MLS All-Stars head coach, Wayne Rooney, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the team. With his guidance, the All-Stars aim to put on a spectacular performance that highlights the skill, talent and competitiveness of MLS.
