MLS All-Stars to Face Arsenal in 2023 All-Star Game
For the first time since 2019, Major League Soccer is utilizing its All-Star Game to face a top European club. The 2023 All-Star Game will see MLS’ best talents take on Arsenal of the English Premier League, reigniting a rivalry that began in the 2016 edition of the game.
In 2016, Arsenal emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over MLS. Now, nearly seven years later, both sides have developed and evolved in their own ways. MLS has seen the arrival of big-name stars like Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba, adding more talent and excitement to the league. Additionally, St. Louis City SC, the newest expansion team, has made a strong debut, currently sitting atop the Western Conference. Meanwhile, young manager Mikel Arteta has led Arsenal to end a six-year drought away from the UEFA Champions League, infusing the club with a mix of young stars and seasoned veterans.
The 2023 MLS All-Star Game is scheduled to kick off on Wednesday, July 19, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. This year, Audi Field, home of D.C. United, will host the event. It will be the third time Washington D.C. has hosted the game, but the first at Audi Field.
Fans looking to catch the game will need to subscribe to Apple TV+ and purchase the MLS Season Pass. The pass is priced at $14.99 per month or $49 for the remainder of the season for non-Apple TV+ subscribers. Current Apple TV+ subscribers can enjoy a slightly discounted price of $12.99 per month or $39 for the rest of the season.
The MLS All-Star Game roster for 2023 comprises 28 players. Among the notable players are Jesús Ferreira, the forward for FC Dallas and USMNT, Thiago Almada, the rising Argentine star from Atlanta United, and Walker Zimmerman, the center-back for Nashville SC and USMNT. The full list of players can be found on the MLS website.
Soccer fans are eagerly anticipating the clash between MLS’ finest and Arsenal in the 2023 All-Star Game. With both teams boasting an array of talent, the match promises to be an exhilarating showcase of skill, passion, and competition.