MLS to face off with Liga MX once again in 2022 All-Star Game

MLS and Liga MX will collide once again in this summer's All-Star Game in Minnesota.

The leagues announced on Thursday that the MLS All-Stars will take on their Liga MX counterparts on August 10 at Allianz Field, home of Minnesota United.

The two leagues faced off in an All-Star Game for the first time in 2021, with the MLS side winning a penalty shootout on a finish from Ricardo Pepi.

“Last year’s match between the MLS All-Stars and the Liga MX All-Stars was the most competitive MLS All-Star Game ever, and we’re pleased to renew the rivalry between the two leagues this summer,” said MLS Commissioner Don Garber. 

“Our partnership with Liga MX has brought out the best in both leagues on and off the field, and I have no doubt the intensity will be even higher for the rematch in Minnesota. Beyond the game, All-Star Week will celebrate our sport with a series of cultural and community initiatives for the passionate soccer fans of the region.

From the first day through the MLS All-Star Game presented by Target, it will be an unforgettable week in Minnesota.”

Added Liga MX Executive President Mikel Arriola: “For Liga MX it was a great experience to play in the MLS All-Star Game for the first time last year. The players gave their all to represent our league and everyone enjoyed an unprecedented game, where the fans of each of our 18 teams came together to support the Liga MX team.

"For us, the opportunity to relive this experience in 2022 is exciting and fills us with pride, but we are committed to preparing ourselves in the best way, and with our best players, to seek a win, and of course, revenge against MLS.”

After initially starting off with an East vs West format, the MLS All-Star Game morphed into an annual summer