Combined vote of players, fans, and media to determine 11 of the 26 selections; Voting will close at 8:59 p.m. PT on Thursday, May 21
NEW YORK, NY – Major League Soccer today kicked off the All-Star voting process for the 2026 MLS All-Star Game in Charlotte, North Carolina, which includes participation by fans, players, and media. The best talent in North America will take centre stage in the Queen City, as the 2026 MLS All-Star Game will feature the MLS All-Stars taking on a team of All-Stars from Mexico’s top soccer league, LIGA MX, on Wednesday, July 29 (5 p.m. PT) at Charlotte FC’s Bank of America Stadium.
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The highly anticipated match marks the first-ever All-Star Game played at the venue, and will be broadcast live on MLS on Apple TV in English, Spanish, and French.
Last year, the 'Caps had four first-time MLS All-Stars:
- Last year's MLS All-Star Skills Challenge hero and eventual Goalkeeper of the Year finalist Yohei Takaoka
- Reigning MLS Defender of the Year and Best XIÂ Tristan Blackmon
- MLS Best XI midfielder Sebastian Berhalter
- All-time Whitecaps FC MLS leading goalscorer Brian White, who scored in the 2025 MLS All-Star Game
Vancouver Whitecaps FC - Team Stats - May 12, 2026
- 8W-1L-2D record - club-record best start to an MLS season
- Second in Supporters’ Shield Standings - three points behind San Jose Earthquakes, with a game in hand
- +20 goal differential - best in MLS
- 20.68 expected goals difference - best in MLS
Attacking
- 26Â goals - tied for league lead with San Jose Earthquakes
- 2.45 goals per match - most in MLS
- 10 goals from set pieces - tied with FC Cincinnati for best in MLS
- 30.98 expected goals - best in MLS
- 196 shots - best in MLS
- 79 shots on target - tied for second most in MLS
- 54Â big chances - most in MLS
- 387 touches in opposition box - most in MLS
Defending
- 7 goals conceded - second best in MLS
- 0.60 goals conceded per match - tied for best in MLS
- 4 goals conceded inside the box - best in MLS
- 6 goals conceded from open play - tied for third best in MLS
- 0 goals conceded on counterattack - tied for best in MLS
- 0 headed goals conceded - tied for best in MLS
- 10.3 opponents expected goals - best in MLS
- 88 shots conceded & 28 shots on target faced - best in MLS
- 272 possession won in midfield - best in MLS
- 223 tackles - second most in MLS
- 5 clean sheets - tied for second most in MLS
Voting Breakdown
Of the 26 MLS players to be selected for the MLS All-Star Game presented by Chime, the breakdown is as follows:
- 11 players will be determined by a vote of MLS fans, players, and media. Each of the three voting groups will represent one-third of the combined vote.
- 13 players will be selected by MLS All-Star head coach Dean Smith of the host club, Charlotte FC.
- Two players will be selected by MLS Commissioner Don Garber.
As part of the voting process, MLS reviewed participation metrics from the current season to categorize players in the positions where they are most utilized. Players, fans and media will cast their votes for 11 players in a 4-3-3 formation: one goalkeeper, one right back, two center backs, one left back, one defensive midfielder, two attacking midfielders and three forwards/wingers. The top players from each position from the combined vote will be named All-Stars.
Ballot Qualification
To qualify for the ballot, players must have appeared in at least 50 percent of his club's regular season matches this season at the time the ballot was created on May 13, following Matchday 12. Players who did not qualify for the ballot are still eligible for selection by MLS All-Star head coach Dean Smith or Commissioner Garber.
How to Vote
Fan voting opens today, Wednesday, May 13, at 9 a.m. PT and will close at 8:59 p.m. PT on Thursday, May 21. All fans can vote on mlssoccer.com/vote and every fan has the unique opportunity to share their picks on social media.
Every first-team player from each of the 30 MLS clubs will receive a unique link to vote for their peers.
Approximately 500 members of the media who regularly cover MLS will also make their selections to represent MLS.
Tickets On Sale
Tickets for the MLS All-Star Game presented by Chime and the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge presented by AT&T are on sale at MLSsoccer.com/AllStar.
MLS on Apple TV
The MLS All-Star Game presented by Chime and MLS All-Star Skills Challenge presented by AT&T will be available to watch in more than 100 countries and regions on Apple TV. MLS matches are available on the Apple TV app on Apple devices, Android devices, smart TVs, streaming devices, set-top boxes, and game consoles, as well as on DIRECTV, Xfinity, and at tv.apple.com.
About Major League Soccer
Headquartered in New York City, Major League Soccer -- celebrating its 31st season in 2026 -- features 30 clubs throughout the United States and Canada. All MLS and Leagues Cup matches can be watched on the Apple TV app on Apple devices, smart TVs, streaming devices, set-top boxes, and game consoles, and the web at tv.apple.com, and features the most expansive and accessible lineup of programming ever for MLS fans. For more information about MLS, visit mlssoccer.com. For more information about the Apple TV app, visit apple.com/apple-tv-app.