All Gas, No Brakes! MLS Outshines Liga MX Under Austin Lights!

AUSTIN, TX — In the 2025 edition of the MLS All-Star Game, Major League Soccer’s top talent delivered a commanding 3–1 victory over the Liga MX All-Stars on Thursday night at Q2 Stadium. A capacity crowd of 20,738 filled the stands in Austin as MLS secured its third win in four All-Star matchups between the two leagues.

The scoring began in the 28th minute, when Sam Surridge rose above the defense to head home a corner kick from Denis Bouanga, putting MLS ahead 1–0. Just after the break, Tai Baribo doubled the lead in the 51st minute, finishing off a well-placed assist from Diego Rossi following a swift attacking move.

Liga MX responded in the 64th minute through 16-year-old Gilberto Mora, who pulled one back with a calm finish inside the box. However, Brian White restored the two-goal cushion in the 80th minute, converting a low cross from Philip Zinckernagel to close out the scoring.

Baribo, representing the Philadelphia Union, was named MLS All-Star Game MVP for his second-half goal and overall attacking impact.

Goalkeeper Roman Bürki played a steady role in net for MLS, recording several crucial saves in the closing stretch to deny Liga MX a late comeback.

With the result, MLS improves its record to 3–1 in head-to-head All-Star matches against Liga MX since the series began in 2021. Despite the absence of international stars like Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba, the match drew strong attendance and delivered a fast-paced, entertaining 90 minutes that highlighted the growing depth and quality across both leagues.