The Major League Soccer announced today that MLS All-Star Game 2022 will have again the stars of MLS take on the top figures of Liga MX.
It is organized in Allianz Field, minnesota united house, for the next 10 Augustthe match will be a rematch of the 2021 MLS All-Star Game, when the MLS men drew 1-1 at the end of regular time before beating the Liga MX stars on penalties thanks to two impressive saves from the New England goalkeeper , Matt Turner.
The 2022 MLS All-Star Game is part of it innovative partnership between MLS and Liga MXwhich also features major events in the football calendar such as the League Cup and Champions Cup, and is committed to providing ongoing competitive opportunities to strengthen both leagues.
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“Last year’s matchup between the stars of MLS and LIGA MX was the most competitive MLS All-Star Game in the competition’s historyand we are delighted to renew the rivalry between the two leagues this summer.”said the MLS Commissioner Don Garber. “Our partnership with LIGA MX has brought out the best of both leagues on and off the field, and I have no doubt that the intensity will be even higher for the rematch in Minnesota. Beyond the game, All-Star Week will celebrate our sport. “With a range of cultural and community initiatives for passionate football fans in the region. From day one to the MLS All-Star Game, it’s going to be an unforgettable week in Minnesota.”.
“For LIGA MX it was a great experience to play the All-Star Game for the first time last year, the players gave their maximum to represent our league and the fans enjoyed an unprecedented match, where the fans of each of the 18 teams came together to support the LIGA MX team”said the Executive President of LIGA MX Mikel Arriola. “For us, reliving the 2022 experience is exciting and fills us with pride, but We are committed to prepare in the best way and with our best players to seek victory and of course revenge in MLS”..
Where to watch MLS All Star Game 2022?
The match will be broadcast live ESPN and Univision in the United States, on ESPN in Mexico and Latin America, and in more than 190 countries worldwide, scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. from CDMX, 8:30 p.m. Eastern in the United States and 9:30 p.m. in Argentina (2:30 a.m. on August 11 in Spain).
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What other events will the 2022 MLS All Star Game have?
In addition to the MLS All-Star Game, soccer culture will be highlighted and celebrated throughout the week by the MLS All-Star Concert with artist Khalid and MLS All-Star Skills Challengeas well as community events and social impact initiatives.
The MLS All-Star Skills Challenge will once again pit the stars of MLS and Liga MX against each other in the annual skills challenge on Tuesday 9th August at Allianz Field.
Giving fans a competitive and unique look at the intercontinental rivalry, the stars of both leagues will be on display as ten players from each team compete in this test of skills. The event will feature five different challenges with authentic roots in the sport: shooting challenge presented by AT&T 5G? touch challenge presented by Old Spice; Challenging crosses and volleys presented by AT&T 5G? pass the challenge Presented by Bounty. Y beam challenge Presented by GilletteLabs.
MLS will be looking to grab the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge title from Liga MXafter losing to them in the 2021 edition in Los Angeles.
