It’s a rare all-star game that reflects a league’s evolution, but that’s what this year’s MLS showcase offers. On July 23 at 9 p.m. ET, two dozen MLS players will step onto the field at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, and offer a snapshot of the league’s progress.

Lionel Messi is set to play in Wednesday’s MLS All-Star Game despite skipping training, per a report from insider Alonso “El Inca.”

Austin also spent $500,000 in GAM to acquire defender Nick Lima from San Jose. Similar to Ring, Lima is a consistent, experienced and effective MLS starter at either outside back position.

While owners could vote to adopt the global calendar at Wednesday's meeting -- a move that many consider a fait accompli -- there isn’t the same sense of urgency to vote this week as there was at April’s meeting in Chicago.

Major League Soccer fans, all-star guests and local volunteers gathered on Saturday to clean and restore the trails and shoreline of Lady Bird Lake.

The free, family-friendly event will officially mark the start of MLS All-Star Week and consist of fun, engaging activities including experiential activations from MLS sponsors

Uzuni’s impressive goal late in the first half and hustle early in the second half that led to a score by Owen Wolff paced the Verde & Black to a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Galaxy on Wednesday at Dignity Health Sports Park.