A Night of Quickfire Goals
The MLS All‑Stars delivered a dramatic performance in their annual showdown with Mexico’s LIGA MX, securing a 4‑3 victory in a match that swung back and forth. From the opening whistle, the game was packed with chances, and the crowd sensed that a memorable night was unfolding.
Luis Gabriel Rey opened the scoring for LIGA MX, giving the Mexican side a 1‑0 lead in the 17th minute. Son Heung‑min equalized just three minutes later, and the Korean forward added a second goal three minutes after that, exploiting a precise pass from Carles Gil to put MLS ahead.
Gil’s influence did not stop at the assists; his vision orchestrated much of the MLS attack, while Philip Zinckernagel and Evander da Silva Ferreira contributed the other goals that stretched the lead to 3‑1 before halftime.
The Mexican side refused to surrender. Salomon Rondon trimmed the deficit early in the second half, and Jose Pardela struck in extra time to make it 4‑3, but the MLS defense held firm to preserve the win.
The absence of Lionel Messi, who has been a marquee figure for Inter Miami since his move to MLS, was noted by commentators. Nevertheless, Messi’s 12 goals and eight assists at the All‑Star break underscore the league’s growing star power and the excitement surrounding the competition.