Philadelphia Union prospect Jamir Johnson scores 87th-minute winner, East defeats West in thrilling MLS NEXT All-Star Game
A second half that included five combined goals summed up a riveting MLS Next match to kick off All-Star week
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'East vs West would be cool' – MLS All-Stars endorse league revamping format, matching up top players from each conference
Dayne St. Clair, Brian White and Tristan Blackmon all in favor of an All-Star Game contested between the conferences
'He changed the mindset of the club' – San Jose Earthquakes winger Cristian Espinoza on playing for Bruce Arena, impact of Leo Messi, what it means to be an MLS All Star
BALLGM Convo: The Argentine winger's game has improved immensely this season - and his new manager has given him an extra lift
'That’s a question for his club' – MLS All-Star coach Nicolás Estevez confirms two Inter Miami players absent from training, 'hopeful' Lionel Messi will still make his ASG debut
Messi and Jordi Alba miss first training session in Austin ahead of Wednesday’s All-Star Game
The Rondo: Debating MLS All-Star Game – What's the significance of Inter Miami's Leo Messi making his ASG debut, and can he prevent Liga MX from going back-to-back?
BALLGM US writers discuss the state of MLS ASG, which will provide plenty of star power - with potential for Messi to make his debut
'Big, bold, arrogant things' – Alexi Lalas endorses potential Rodrigo De Paul move to Inter Miami, praises David Beckham for pushing the envelope in player acquisition
Lalas voiced strong support for the Atletico star’s potential move to Inter Miami, suggesting his style would translate to MLS
'Whatever happens, happens' – USMNT, Real Salt Lake star Diego Luna acknowledges speculation, as links with La Liga persist
Luna didn't deny transfer speculation, but the USMNT breakout star stressed he's focused on his current club, Real Salt Lake
LA Galaxy and Toluca set to meet in the Campeones Cup, a clash between reigning champions of MLS and Liga MX
Los Diablos defeated América 3-1 in the Liga MX Campeón de Campeones, earning the right to face the MLS champions
'There's inherent risk' – Alexi Lalas warns that any clubs pursuing USMNT's Giovanni Reyna, be it in Serie A or MLS, 'have to kick those tires' to ensure he can contribute
Lalas says teams looking to sign the Dortmund midfielder might be taking a gamble due to Reyna's recent poor playing performances