Defender Tyson Espy, a product of the LAFC Academy, who has earned significant playing time with LAFC2 this season, is among the player selections for the fourth annual MLS NEXT All-Star Game presented by Allstate. Espy will train and compete with the future soccer stars of North America in an East vs. West showdown at Parmer Field, home of Austin FC II, in Austin, Texas on Monday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m. CT, streaming live on MLS’ YouTube channel and MLSsoccer.com. With free admission to the game, fans in Austin can watch the standouts of MLS NEXT take center stage during MLS All-Star week.
- Fans may register for free tickets by clicking HERE.
MLS NEXT and Allstate will provide the players with unique opportunities during MLS All-Star Week, which will include a full slate of programming events. The players will be fully immersed in MLS All-Star Week festivities, including team training, the All-Star Skills Challenge presented by AT&T on July 22, and the MLS All-Star Game on July 23.
The 44 players were selected following the conclusion of the 2024-25 regular season and 2025 MLS NEXT Cup. To be eligible for selection, players must have been born between 2008-10 and have competed in either the MLS NEXT regular season or in at least one of MLS NEXT’s premier events – MLS NEXT Fest, MLS NEXT Flex, Generation adidas Cup, or MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs.
Of the 44 players set to compete in Monday night’s match, almost half have progressed to sign Homegrown deals or appear in MLS NEXT Pro. Notable Homegrown players selected as 2025 MLS NEXT All-Stars include Orlando City SC’s Gustavo Caraballo, Robert Turdean of Chicago Fire FC, and the San Jose Earthquakes’ Kaedren Spivey. Approximately 65% of former MLS NEXT All-Stars have signed professional contracts, and more than 30 alumni have gone on to impress in MLS this season, including Cavan Sullivan (Philadelphia Union), Zavier Gozo (Real Salt Lake), Jonathan Shore (New York City FC), and Benjamin Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF).
East Roster
MLS NEXT All-Star Game presented by Allstate
Head Coach: Javier Carrillo (Orlando City SC)
Player
Team
Birth Year
David Uranga
Athletum FC
2009
Jonathan Ransom
Atlanta United
2008
DD Sibrian
Atlanta United
2009
Zach Cielewich
Baltimore Armour
2008
Wyatt Holt
Charlotte FC
2009
Robert Turdean
Chicago Fire FC
2010
Prince Forfor
Columbus Crew
2009
Judah Pritchett
D.C. United
2008
Ademar Chávez
FC Cincinnati
2009
Andrei Chirila
FC Cincinnati
2008
Nash Dearmin
Inter Miami CF
2009
Quinton John
Inter Miami CF
2008
Éloi Breton
CF Montréal
2009
Liam Devan
Nashville SC
2009
Josh Macedo
New England Revolution
2009
Cristiano Oliveira
New England Revolution
2008
Peter Molinari
New York City FC
2009
Gustavo Caraballo
Orlando City SC
2008
Dylan Judelson
Orlando City SC
2008
Malik Jakupovic
Philadelphia Union
2009
Jamir Johnson
Philadelphia Union
2008
Kervon Kerr
Toronto FC
2009
West Roster
MLS NEXT All-Star Game presented by Allstate
Head Coach: Jason Shackell (Austin FC)
Player
Team
Birth Year
Nicolás Aristizabal
Austin FC
2008
Christian Ayala
Austin FC
2009
Graham Ford
Barça Residency Academy
2009
Jackson Pomeroy
Colorado Rapids
2009
Steel Cook
FC Dallas
2009
Isaiah Kaakoush
FC Dallas
2008
Isac Enriquez
De Anza Force
2008
Daniel Barrett
Houston Dynamo FC
2009
Jack Kortkamp
Sporting Kansas City
2008
Eddie Chadwick
LA Galaxy
2009
Max Steelman
LA Galaxy
2009
Tyson Espy
LAFC
2009
Tim Dennis
Minnesota United FC
2009
August Nystrom
Portland Timbers
2009
Rylan Hashimoto
Real Salt Lake
2009
Van Parker
Real Salt Lake
2009
Kaedren Spivey
San Jose Earthquakes
2009
Ronan Leeming
Seattle Sounders FC
2009
Lorenzo Cornelius
St. Louis CITY SC
2008
Owen Jorgensen
St. Louis CITY SC
2010
Tyler Brown
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2009
Sahil Deo
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2008
MLS NEXT All-Star Game presented by Allstate
- WHEN: Monday, July 21 | 7:30 pm CT
- WHERE: Parmer Field; 13000 Harris Ridge Blvd, Austin, TX 78753
- Parking will be available in the various surrounding lots with more information HERE.
- WATCH: Streaming live on MLS’ YouTube channel and MLSsoccer.com
- Free to attend by clicking HERE.
About MLS NEXT
Launched in 2020, MLS NEXT is the most elite platform for youth player development in North America. With a commitment to innovation and providing access and representation, MLS NEXT players receive the best training and coaching as they prepare for their futures, both in soccer and in life. Throughout a season, MLS NEXT hosts four marquee events across the country, including the Generation adidas Cup, which features MLS academies playing against the top international clubs. Membership for the 2024-25 season included 29 MLS academies, 122 Elite Academies (151 total clubs), 753 teams and over 16,000 players across the U.S. and Canada. Official partners of MLS NEXT include adidas, Allstate, and Más+ by Messi. For more information about MLS NEXT, visit www.mlssoccer.com/mlsnext.
