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Neymar.","contextualFields":{}},{"type":"external","externalType":"story-part-ranking-header","content":{"template":"player","player":{"displayName":"Julian Zakrzewski","sportecId":"MLS-OBJ-0002JQ","slug":"julian-hall$4473e32b-c6b7-4596-a0d6-3fc03257a672","position":"Commissioner's Pick","clubSportecId":"MLS-CLU-00000B","clubSlug":"red-bull-new-york","clubColor":"#BA0C2F","clubName":"Red Bull New York","headShot":{"thumbnailUrl":"https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/private/w_250,h_250,c_thumb,g_auto,q_auto,f_jpg/mls/p6szryfhuphhiuuojcnt","templateUrl":"https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/private/{formatInstructions}/mls/p6szryfhuphhiuuojcnt","title":"RBNY_Hall_Julian_MLS-OBJ-0002JQ"}},"editorial":{},"trending":{}},"contextualFields":{}},{"type":"markdown","content":"[Hall](https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/julian-hall/) has leveled up this season, tallying 9g/4a in 17 games as [Red Bull New York](https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/red-bull-new-york/)'s starting striker. \n\nIn May, the [USMNT](https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/us-men-s-national-team/) prospect became the youngest player to score an MLS regular-season hat trick – doing so at 18 years and 50 days old.","contextualFields":{}},{"type":"external","externalType":"story-part-ranking-header","content":{"template":"player","player":{"displayName":"Son H.M.","sportecId":"MLS-OBJ-000C5Q","slug":"son-heung-min$10db9d73-4c05-4227-9709-bade3362b8b5","position":"Voted In","clubSportecId":"MLS-CLU-000001","clubSlug":"los-angeles-football-club","clubColor":"#212121","clubName":"Los Angeles Football 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England](https://www.mlssoccer.com/competitions/fifa-world-cup/news/petar-musa-stuns-england-with-clutch-goal-croatia-fc-dallas) in the Group Stage.","contextualFields":{}},{"type":"external","externalType":"story-part-ranking-header","content":{"template":"player","player":{"displayName":"Sam Surridge","sportecId":"MLS-OBJ-0003DI","slug":"sam-surridge$f4417725-d136-41f8-b700-ee479d25573e","position":"Coach's Selection","clubSportecId":"MLS-CLU-000009","clubSlug":"nashville-sc","clubColor":"#201547","clubName":"Nashville SC","headShot":{"thumbnailUrl":"https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/private/w_250,h_250,c_thumb,g_auto,q_auto,f_jpg/mls/wuna0iz9io5igyq5oodw","templateUrl":"https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/private/{formatInstructions}/mls/wuna0iz9io5igyq5oodw","title":"NSH_Surridge_Sam_MLS-OBJ-0003DI"}},"editorial":{},"trending":{}},"contextualFields":{}},{"type":"markdown","content":"[Surridge](https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/sam-surridge/) is the focal point of [Nashville](https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/nashville-sc/)'s vaunted attack, which has them in Supporters' Shield contention after winning the 2025 [US Open Cup](https://www.mlssoccer.com/competitions/u-s-open-cup/).\n\nThe English striker has 10 goals in 11 matches this year, giving him a third straight season with double-digit goals.","contextualFields":{}},{"type":"external","externalType":"story-part-ranking-header","content":{"template":"player","player":{"displayName":"Philip Zinckernagel","sportecId":"MLS-OBJ-0007XO","slug":"philip-zinckernagel$9f131e48-7065-49b3-a161-22b8e11e33ed","position":"Coach's Selection","clubSportecId":"MLS-CLU-00000F","clubSlug":"chicago-fire-fc","clubColor":"#141946","clubName":"Chicago Fire FC","headShot":{"thumbnailUrl":"https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/private/w_250,h_250,c_thumb,g_auto,q_auto,f_jpg/mls/fvujgig1ixyzyznrxwva","templateUrl":"https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/private/{formatInstructions}/mls/fvujgig1ixyzyznrxwva","title":"CHI_Zinckernagel_Philip_MLS-OBJ-0007XO"}},"editorial":{},"trending":{}},"contextualFields":{}},{"type":"markdown","content":"In his second season in the Windy City, [Zinckernagel](https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/philip-zinckernagel/) is once again a key piece of the [Chicago Fire](https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/chicago-fire-fc/)'s attack.\n\nFollowing the [departure](https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/chicago-fire-transfer-hugo-cuypers-to-cf-monterrey) of striker Hugo Cuypers, the Danish winger is now the team leader in both goals (five) and assists (seven). This is his second consecutive All-Star selection.\n\n## MIDFIELDERS (10)","contextualFields":{}},{"type":"external","externalType":"story-part-ranking-header","content":{"template":"player","player":{"displayName":"Sebastian Berhalter","sportecId":"MLS-OBJ-0000OZ","slug":"sebastian-berhalter$586a0784-5acc-4e44-a11b-7b3c04d17215","position":"Voted In","clubSportecId":"MLS-CLU-00000C","clubSlug":"vancouver-whitecaps-fc","clubColor":"#002244","clubName":"Vancouver Whitecaps FC","headShot":{"thumbnailUrl":"https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/private/w_250,h_250,c_thumb,g_auto,q_auto,f_jpg/mls/msoemaahu1n8sliwt47g","templateUrl":"https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/private/{formatInstructions}/mls/msoemaahu1n8sliwt47g","title":"VAN_Berhalter_Sebastian_MLS-OBJ-0000OZ"}},"editorial":{},"trending":{}},"contextualFields":{}},{"type":"markdown","content":"A star for [Vancouver](https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/vancouver-whitecaps-fc/) and the USMNT, [Berhalter](https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/sebastian-berhalter/) receives his second straight All-Star nod.\n\nThe all-action midfielder enjoyed a breakout 2025 season, earning MLS Best XI honors and sparking his USMNT career. He scored at the World Cup this summer and has 6g/7a for the Whitecaps in 2026.","contextualFields":{}},{"type":"external","externalType":"story-part-ranking-header","content":{"template":"player","player":{"displayName":"Pep Biel","sportecId":"MLS-OBJ-0007TA","slug":"pep-biel$76743bb1-f6ca-4ee0-ada8-767fc31c9ebc","position":"Coach's Selection","clubSportecId":"MLS-CLU-00000I","clubSlug":"charlotte-fc","clubColor":"#0085ca","clubName":"Charlotte FC","headShot":{"thumbnailUrl":"https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/private/w_250,h_250,c_thumb,g_auto,q_auto,f_jpg/mls/xi6bn3dbrptpry4afxk1","templateUrl":"https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/private/{formatInstructions}/mls/xi6bn3dbrptpry4afxk1","title":"CLT_Biel_Pep_MLS-OBJ-0007TA"}},"editorial":{},"trending":{}},"contextualFields":{}},{"type":"markdown","content":"One of the league’s top No. 10s, [Biel](https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/pep-biel/) leads Charlotte FC in goal contributions (8g/7a). The Spanish playmaker is in his third year with the Crown and makes his All-Star debut.","contextualFields":{}},{"type":"external","externalType":"story-part-ranking-header","content":{"template":"player","player":{"displayName":"Yannick Bright","sportecId":"MLS-OBJ-000548","slug":"yannick-bright$5b50796c-ff15-4f5c-82d1-b0ac1099d220","position":"Coach's Selection","clubSportecId":"MLS-CLU-000008","clubSlug":"inter-miami-cf","clubColor":"#212322","clubName":"Inter Miami CF","headShot":{"thumbnailUrl":"https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/private/w_250,h_250,c_thumb,g_auto,q_auto,f_jpg/mls/tr6jqihx6iyk7hpbzfbx","templateUrl":"https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/private/{formatInstructions}/mls/tr6jqihx6iyk7hpbzfbx","title":"MIA_Bright_Yannick_MLS-OBJ-000548"}},"editorial":{},"trending":{}},"contextualFields":{}},{"type":"markdown","content":"Often relied upon as the engine in the [Inter Miami](https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/inter-miami-cf/) midfield, [Bright](https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/yannick-bright/) earns the first All-Star selection of his career.\n\nHe's enjoyed a breakout season in 2026, starting 13 of the 14 matches he's featured in and adding two assists.","contextualFields":{}},{"type":"external","externalType":"story-part-ranking-header","content":{"template":"player","player":{"displayName":"Andres Cubas","sportecId":"MLS-OBJ-0000P2","slug":"andres-cubas$9aa9439c-a785-46f6-b1bd-967355320163","position":"Coach's Selection","clubSportecId":"MLS-CLU-00000C","clubSlug":"vancouver-whitecaps-fc","clubColor":"#002244","clubName":"Vancouver Whitecaps 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Cincinnati](https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/fc-cincinnati/)'s Brazilian superstar earned MLS Best XI honors in 2024 and 2025, making him a perennial MVP candidate.","contextualFields":{}},{"type":"external","externalType":"story-part-ranking-header","content":{"template":"player","player":{"displayName":"Carles Gil","sportecId":"MLS-OBJ-0000FA","slug":"carles-gil$2a58c643-b29c-4a58-a7ee-011277d09b25","position":"Coach's Selection","clubSportecId":"MLS-CLU-00000N","clubSlug":"new-england-revolution","clubColor":"#0C2340","clubName":"New England Revolution","headShot":{"thumbnailUrl":"https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/private/w_250,h_250,c_thumb,g_auto,q_auto,f_jpg/mls/iv87z5itdqgnw7ub4isc","templateUrl":"https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/private/{formatInstructions}/mls/iv87z5itdqgnw7ub4isc","title":"NE_Gil_Carles_MLS-OBJ-0000FA"}},"editorial":{},"trending":{}},"contextualFields":{}},{"type":"markdown","content":"[Gil](https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/carles-gil/) earns his fifth All-Star nod after leading [New England](https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/new-england-revolution/) in goal contributions.\n\nEarlier this year, the 2021 MLS MVP joined the [exclusive 50/50 club](https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/new-england-revolution-star-carles-gil-joins-exclusive-club) (goals, assists) as he paced the Revolution's record start.","contextualFields":{}},{"type":"external","externalType":"story-part-ranking-header","content":{"template":"player","player":{"displayName":"Zavier Gozo","sportecId":"MLS-OBJ-000283","slug":"zavier-gozo$53a07d26-e2ff-4e7f-b07f-d6c386c41646","position":"Voted In","clubSportecId":"MLS-CLU-00000R","clubSlug":"real-salt-lake","clubColor":"#001E61","clubName":"Real Salt 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veteran sports the captain's armband for Dean Smith's side, a nod to his 600-plus professional games.\n\n## DEFENDERS (9)","contextualFields":{}},{"type":"external","externalType":"story-part-ranking-header","content":{"template":"player","player":{"displayName":"Max Arfsten","sportecId":"MLS-OBJ-0001DY","slug":"maximilian-arfsten$61cded97-2563-48ca-bf93-5e33532bee4b","position":"Coach's Selection","clubSportecId":"MLS-CLU-00000E","clubSlug":"columbus-crew","clubColor":"#757575","clubName":"Columbus Crew","headShot":{"thumbnailUrl":"https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/private/w_250,h_250,c_thumb,g_auto,q_auto,f_jpg/mls/px1ylczlyqzmjjfaipxq","templateUrl":"https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/private/{formatInstructions}/mls/px1ylczlyqzmjjfaipxq","title":"CLB_Arfsten_Max_MLS-OBJ-0001DY"}},"editorial":{},"trending":{}},"contextualFields":{}},{"type":"markdown","content":"[Arfsten](https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/maximilian-arfsten/) gets his second straight All-Star nod as a game-changing 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[Herrington](https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/lucas-herrington/) has played nearly every minute of his debut season with the [Rapids](https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/colorado-rapids/).\n\nThis summer, the 19-year-old became the youngest-ever [MLS](https://x.com/MLS/status/2070329958078075364) and [Australian](https://x.com/Socceroos/status/2070325450887635075) player to start a World Cup match.","contextualFields":{}},{"type":"external","externalType":"story-part-ranking-header","content":{"template":"player","player":{"displayName":"Richie Laryea","sportecId":"MLS-OBJ-0000NW","slug":"richie-laryea$c2c43f2e-0590-4778-8373-b840ccf5fc41","position":"Commissioner's Pick","clubSportecId":"MLS-CLU-00000M","clubSlug":"toronto-fc","clubColor":"#AE132A","clubName":"Toronto 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back is in his fourth MLS season and has developed under the guidance of famed head coach Bruce Arena.","contextualFields":{}},{"type":"external","externalType":"story-part-ranking-header","content":{"template":"player","player":{"displayName":"Andy Nájar","sportecId":"MLS-OBJ-00006Q","slug":"andy-najar$afe0d21c-b7ad-4762-81cc-5f0938ec08d3","position":"Voted In","clubSportecId":"MLS-CLU-000009","clubSlug":"nashville-sc","clubColor":"#201547","clubName":"Nashville SC","headShot":{"thumbnailUrl":"https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/private/w_250,h_250,c_thumb,g_auto,q_auto,f_jpg/mls/biwxiss8zk9nbt0sxwxc","templateUrl":"https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/private/{formatInstructions}/mls/biwxiss8zk9nbt0sxwxc","title":"NSH_Najar_Andy_MLS-OBJ-00006Q"}},"editorial":{},"trending":{}},"contextualFields":{}},{"type":"markdown","content":"A veteran Honduran international, [Nájar](https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/andy-najar/) has earned a second straight All-Star nod.\n\nThe attack-minded fullback has five assists as Nashville pace the Supporters’ Shield race.","contextualFields":{}},{"type":"external","externalType":"story-part-ranking-header","content":{"template":"player","player":{"displayName":"Jackson Ragen","sportecId":"MLS-OBJ-0000M7","slug":"jackson-ragen$694e24b5-7183-40b0-b43e-82a7f63dd038","position":"Coach's Selection","clubSportecId":"MLS-CLU-00000S","clubSlug":"seattle-sounders-fc","clubColor":"#2dc84d","clubName":"Seattle Sounders FC","headShot":{"thumbnailUrl":"https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/private/w_250,h_250,c_thumb,g_auto,q_auto,f_jpg/mls/rpg26anr89aixl3nvpbi","templateUrl":"https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/private/{formatInstructions}/mls/rpg26anr89aixl3nvpbi","title":"SEA_Ragen_Jackson_MLS-OBJ-0000M7"}},"editorial":{},"trending":{}},"contextualFields":{}},{"type":"markdown","content":"With [Ragen](https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/jackson-ragen/) anchoring their defense, [Seattle](https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/seattle-sounders-fc/) have conceded 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World Cup.\n\nNow, the center back will savor the opportunity to play in front of his home fans in Charlotte. \n\n## GOALKEEPERS (3)","contextualFields":{}},{"type":"external","externalType":"story-part-ranking-header","content":{"template":"player","player":{"displayName":"Maxime Crépeau","sportecId":"MLS-OBJ-0000C5","slug":"maxime-crepeau$01ecff6f-d6a5-4ea5-a1e5-1bed57d7bcd5","position":"Coach's Selection","clubSportecId":"MLS-CLU-00000O","clubSlug":"orlando-city","clubColor":"#61259E","clubName":"Orlando City","headShot":{"thumbnailUrl":"https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/private/w_250,h_250,c_thumb,g_auto,q_auto,f_jpg/mls/ubmwkvj5s0upnrgsjgqn","templateUrl":"https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/private/{formatInstructions}/mls/ubmwkvj5s0upnrgsjgqn","title":"ORL_Crepeau_Maxime_MLS-OBJ-0000C5"}},"editorial":{},"trending":{}},"contextualFields":{}},{"type":"markdown","content":"An MLS veteran, [Crépeau](https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/maxime-crepeau/) is in his first season with [Orlando City](https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/orlando-city/) and is among the league leaders in saves. \n\nAt the 2026 World Cup, he started every match of Canada’s historic run to the Round of 16.","contextualFields":{}},{"type":"external","externalType":"story-part-ranking-header","content":{"template":"player","player":{"displayName":"Matt Freese","sportecId":"MLS-OBJ-0000ID","slug":"matt-freese$5677c53a-ebf0-43d7-be7e-2029781837d9","position":"Coach's Selection","clubSportecId":"MLS-CLU-000004","clubSlug":"new-york-city-football-club","clubColor":"#9fd2ff","clubName":"New York City Football Club","headShot":{"thumbnailUrl":"https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/private/w_250,h_250,c_thumb,g_auto,q_auto,f_jpg/mls/cngj1zuxh0fq6rp4ijv6","templateUrl":"https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/private/{formatInstructions}/mls/cngj1zuxh0fq6rp4ijv6","title":"NYC_Freese_Matt_MLS-OBJ-0000ID"}},"editorial":{},"trending":{}},"contextualFields":{}},{"type":"markdown","content":"The USMNT's starting goalkeeper at the 2026 World Cup, [Freese](https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/matt-freese/) helped guide the tournament co-hosts to the Round of 16.\n\nThe [New York City FC](https://www.mlssoccer.com/clubs/new-york-city-football-club/) standout finished second in last season’s MLS Goalkeeper of the Year voting.","contextualFields":{}},{"type":"external","externalType":"story-part-ranking-header","content":{"template":"player","player":{"displayName":"Brian Schwake","sportecId":"MLS-OBJ-0007XT","slug":"brian-schwake$cbe1af2b-d97e-4bde-8f80-a712b9661bc8","position":"Voted In","clubSportecId":"MLS-CLU-000009","clubSlug":"nashville-sc","clubColor":"#201547","clubName":"Nashville SC","headShot":{"thumbnailUrl":"https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/private/w_250,h_250,c_thumb,g_auto,q_auto,f_jpg/mls/tbhnaiibxjsbob98f8o0","templateUrl":"https://images.mlssoccer.com/image/private/{formatInstructions}/mls/tbhnaiibxjsbob98f8o0","title":"NSH_Schwake_Brian_MLS-OBJ-0007XT"}},"editorial":{},"trending":{}},"contextualFields":{}},{"type":"markdown","content":"[Schwake](https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/brian-schwake/) has taken the league by storm during his first season as Nashville's starter, taking the reins from veteran [Joe Willis](https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/joe-willis/).\n\nWith Schwake's form, Nashville are contending for the Supporters' Shield title and dreaming of more silverware.","contextualFields":{}},{"type":"markdown","content":"### Selection process\n\nThe original roster was selected through a combination of voting (12 players), selections by MLS All-Star coach Dean Smith (12 players) and those picked by MLS Commissioner Don Garber (2 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