For the first time since 2019, Major League Soccer is using the All-Star Game to take on a major European club.
That edition saw MLS lose to Atlético Madrid 3-0, prompting the league to play the 2021 and 2022 matches against Liga MX’s all-stars. There was no All-Star Game in 2020 due to COVID-19.
But now the format has changed to Europe, and the 2023 game will see MLS’ top talent take on Arsenal in the Premier League.
The two previously faced off in the All-Star Game in 2016, where the Gunners led MLS 2-1. After nearly seven years, both sides have developed in their own ways.
Lionel Messi came to Inter Miami, along with Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba. The most recent expansion team, St. Louis City, remains atop the Western Conference in its first season. Attacking midfielders like Thiago Almada and Hani Mokhtar stuff the stat sheets with elite rates.
Arsenal, on the other hand, finally ended a six-year drought away from the UEFA Champions League in the 2022-23 campaign, with young manager Mikel Arteta infusing the club with a mix of young stars and veterans.
So here’s everything you need to know to catch the game:
When is the 2023 All-Star Game?
The 2023 MLS All-Star Game kicks off Wednesday, July 19 at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT.
Where is the 2023 MLS All-Star Game?
Audi Field, home of D.C. United, will be the venue for the MLS All-Star Game in 2023. This is the third time Washington, D.C., has hosted the eventand a first in the field of Audi.
How to watch the 2023 MLS All-Star Game against Arsenal
MLS All-Star Game 2023 will only be available to watch on Apple TV+ through the MLS Season Pass. Subscribers who don’t have Apple TV+ can do so buying The card is for $14.99 a month or $49 for the rest of the season.
Existing Apple TV+ subscribers can purchase the pass for a slightly reduced price of $12.99 per month or $39 for the rest of the season.
Who is on the 2023 MLS All-Star roster?
MLS has 28 players on its roster for 2023. FC Dallas and USMNT forward Jesus FerreiraAtlanta United and the rising Argentine star, Thiago Almada and Nashville SC and USMNT quarterback Walker Zimmerman are among the key players.
The full list of players can be found here here.
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