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named 24 players who will participate in the 2026 MLS All-Star Game presented by Chime, set for Wednesday, July 29 at [Charlotte FC](https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/charlotte-fc/)'s Bank of America Stadium (8 pm ET | <a href=\"https://soc.cr/4bc1VvL\" target=\"_blank\">Apple TV</a>).","contextualFields":{}},{"type":"markdown","content":"**UPDATE:** The LIGA MX roster was updated on Monday, with eight players named as replacements for previous call-ups.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.ticketmaster.com/2026-mls-all-star-game-presented-charlotte-north-carolina-07-29-2026/event/2D006462A8FEC872?CAMEFROM=CFC_MLG_WEB_EDITORIAL_2026ASG\" target=\"_blank\">2026 MLS All-Star Game tickets</a>","contextualFields":{}},{"type":"markdown","content":"### GOALKEEPERS (2)\n\n*   Carlos Acevedo - Santos Laguna\n*   Carlos Moreno - CF Pachuca\n\n### DEFENDERS (9)\n\n*   Omar Campos - Cruz Azul\n*   Willer Ditta - Cruz Azul\n*   Jesús Gallardo - Toluca FC\n*   Jesús Garza - Tigres UANL\n*   Bruno Méndez - Toluca FC\n*   Federico Pereira - Toluca FC\n*   Luis Gabriel Rey - Chivas Guadalajara\n*   Israel Reyes - Club América\n*   Nathan Silva - Pumas UNAM\n\n### MIDFIELDERS (9)\n\n*   Juan Brunetta - Tigres UANL\n*   Iker Fimbres - CF Monterrey\n*   Fernando Gorriarán - Tigres UANL\n*   Erik Lira - Cruz Azul\n*   Elías Montiel - CF Pachuca\n*   José Paradela - Cruz Azul\n*   Carlos Rodríguez - Cruz Azul\n*   Franco Romero - Toluca FC\n*   Javier Ruiz - Necaxa\n\n### FORWARDS (4)\n\n*   Kevin Castañeda - Chivas Guadalajara\n*   Alexei Domínguez - CF Pachuca\n*   Salomón Rondón - CF Pachuca\n*   Robert Morales - Pumas UNAM\n\n[2026 MLS All-Star Roster](https://www.mlssoccer.com/allstar/2026/news/2026-mls-all-star-team-roster)","contextualFields":{}},{"type":"markdown","content":"### Roster highlights\n\nFresh off winning the 2026 [Concacaf Champions Cup](https://www.mlssoccer.com/competitions/concacaf-champions-league/), Toluca have four representatives – and Antonio Mohamed will serve as head coach.\n\nMeanwhile, Cruz Azul (2025 CCC winners) have a team-high five players on the squad, and CF Pachuca (2024 CCC winners) have four. \n\nFour players – goalkeeper Carlos Acevedo, defender Jesús Gallardo, defender Israel Reyes and midfielder Erik Lira – represented Mexico at the 2026 [FIFA World Cup](https://www.mlssoccer.com/competitions/fifa-world-cup/). Additionally, defender Willer Ditta competed for Colombia at this summer's tournament.\n\nCruz Azul fullback Omar Campos brings MLS experience, having previously played at [LAFC](https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/los-angeles-football-club/).","contextualFields":{}},{"type":"markdown","content":"### Not participating\n\nThe following LIGA MX players are not playing in the 2026 MLS All-Star Game for various reasons:\n\n*   Nahuel Guzmán (GK) - Tigres UANL\n*   Keylor Navas (GK) - Pumas UNAM\n*   Bryan González (D) - Chivas Guadalajara\n*   Richy Ledezma (D) - Chivas Guadalajara\n*   Nicolás Castro (M) - Toluca FC\n*   Brian Gutiérrez (M) - Chivas Guadalajara\n*   Gilberto Mora (M) - Club Tijuana\n*   Brian Rodríguez (M) - Club América\n*   Franco Romero (M) - Toluca FC\n*   Armando González (F) - Chivas Guadalajara\n*   Santiago Sandoval (F) - Chivas Guadalajara","contextualFields":{}},{"type":"markdown","content":"### Rivalry resumes\n\nThis will be the fifth MLS All-Star Game meeting between the best from MLS and LIGA MX. \n\nMLS holds an all-time 3-1 advantage in the summertime showcase, including last year's 3-1 triumph in Austin, Texas.","contextualFields":{}}],"thumbnail":{"title":"ASW26-741-LigaMX_Roster_Announcement-1920x1080-0727-ENG","templateUrl":"https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/private/{formatInstructions}/mls/ntse6oyvbabb3u7eubpq","thumbnailUrl":"https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/private/w_250,h_250,c_thumb,g_auto,q_auto,f_jpg/mls/ntse6oyvbabb3u7eubpq","format":"png","overriddenFormats":{},"slug":"asw26-741-ligamx-roster-announcement-1920x1080-0727-eng","selfUrl":"https://forge-dapi.mls-prd.deltatre.digital/v2/content/en-us/photos/asw26-741-ligamx-roster-announcement-1920x1080-0727-eng"},"_listAvailability":0}