AFPAlejandro Zendejas, Sergio Ramos and James Rodríguez headline Liga MX All-Star squad for Austin showdown against Lionel Messi and MLS All-Stars
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U.S. international Alejandro Zendejas, Monterrey's Sergio Ramos, and Club Leon's James Rodríguez are among the marquee names leading the Liga MX All-Star Team, which will take on Major League Soccer’s top talent on July 23 at TQL Stadium in Austin, Texas.
The roster features 28 confirmed players, with the final two spots to be selected soon by Liga MX commissioner Mikel Arriola. The full 30-man squad includes 14 Balón de Oro winners from the 2024–25 season and 14 players chosen by this year’s Liga MX All-Star coach, André Jardine of Club América.
The final two commissioner picks are expected to be announced in the coming days, as is the list of participants for the 2025 All-Star Skills Challenge.
Getty Images SportLIGA MX ALL-STAR ROSTER (SO FAR)
Position Player Club Goalkeepers Luis Ángel Malagón Club América Kevin Mier Cruz Azul Fullbacks Ignacio Rivero Cruz Azul Israel Reyes Club América Jesús Gallardo Toluca Rodolfo Rotondi Cruz Azul Center-backs Joaquim Pereira Tigres UANL Luan García Toluca Sebastián Cáceres Club América Sergio Ramos Monterrey Willer Ditta Cruz Azul Defensive Midfielders Agustín Palavecino Necaxa Elías Montiel Pachuca Erik Lira Cruz Azul Marcel Ruiz Toluca Rodrigo Dourado Atlético de San Luis Attacking Midfielders Alejandro Zendejas Club América Gilberto Mora Tijuana Juan Brunetta Tigres UANL James Rodríguez León Roberto Alvarado Chivas Sergio Canales Monterrey Forwards Alexis Vega Toluca Brian Rodríguez Club América Diber Cambindo Necaxa Henry Martín Club América Hugo Camberos Chivas Paulinho Toluca 
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This marks another high-profile edition of the Liga MX vs. MLS rivalry, and the Mexican league side enters the game looking for back-to-back wins after a dominant 4-1 victory in last year’s All-Star match.