NEW YORK: Reigning league MVP Hany Mukhtar and teammate Walker Zimmerman from Nashville, LAFC scoring leader Denis Bouanga and top newcomer Giorgos Giakoumakis highlight the 26-player roster for the Major League Soccer All-Star Game.
The MLS All-Stars announced Tuesday will face Premier League powerhouse Arsenal on July 19 in Washington. The 26-player roster consists of 12 players voted into the game by a combination of fans, players and media, 12 selected by D.C.
United and All-Star head coach Wayne Rooney and two commissioners’ selections. FC Cincinnati, currently leading the Supporters’ Shield standings with 43 points, has the most selections of any club with three — midfielder Luciano Acosta and defenders Alvaro Barreal and Matt Miazga.
A total of 17 different clubs will be represented in the All-Star Game and 19 of the 26 players are first-time selections. After winning his first MVP last season, Mukhtar leads the league with 13 goals in 20 matches played for Nashville.