The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner will not play in Wednesday's All-Star Game, and BALLGM US writers debate what it means for MLS
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner is not on the final MLS All-Star Game roster, sparking reaction across social media
Neither Messi or Alba participated in his week's All-Star training sessions, and both have been left off the final MLS game roster
Neither Messi or teammate Jordi Alba participated in his week's All-Star training sessions, and their game status is uncertain
Freeman's father was named to the Pro Bowl after leading the NFL in receiving yards in 1998 with Green Bay
Despite winning almost nearly accolade in Liga MX, Zendejas stressed that he's happy at Las Águilas
ASGs might have lost some of their prestige, but for MLS All-Stars, being selected still comes with pride and opportunity
The tradition has been brought back by MLS, and is now once again part of the All Star Game landscape
Ahead of this week's midsummer matchup, BALLGM looks back 30 years at the first MLS All-Star Game in New Jersey
