A group of top MLS stars will be joined by their Liga MX counterparts to headline the second MLS All-Star Skills Challenge on Tuesday, July 28 at 10 pm ET/7 pm PT at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles
The challenge takes place ahead of the 2020 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target, when the two leagues will go head-to-head on the field at Banc of California Stadium. If you want to join the stars, together with the celebrities and MLS greats set to be in attendance, tickets to the Skills Challenge are available at Ticketmaster.com now for just $20. For those unable to savor the event in person, it will be streamed across the United States, Canada, Mexico and the rest of the world.
The Teams
MLS All-Stars will take on Liga MX All-Stars with two teams of eight players. Who would you pick to compete in each skill?
MLS All-Stars
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- MLS All-Star
- MLS All-Star
- MLS All-Star
- MLS All-Star
- MLS All-Star Goalkeeper
- MLS All-Star Goalkeeper
LigaMX All-Stars
- LigaMX All-Star
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- LigaMX All-Star
- LigaMX All-Star
- LigaMX All-Star
- LigaMX All-Star
- LigaMX All-Star Goalkeeper
- LigaMX All-Star Goalkeeper
The Skills
After the success of last year's event (check out the video above for a reminder), the 2020 MLS All-Star Skills Challenge will see the addition of two skills to make it a 90-minute spectacle that will showcase the best of MLS and Liga MX across five skills:
Shooting
The pressure is on and accuracy is key as each team takes shots on goal, attempting to hit targets with varying point values based on degree of difficulty.
Touch
Players' touch is tested as the ball is launched at varying levels of distance and trajectory to see who has the ability to showcase ultimate control.
Cross and Volley
Technique and creativity will be on display as each player showcases his ability to score dynamic goals. Players will receive a series of crosses served in by their teammates, attempting to finish their chances while the opposing team’s goalkeepers attempt to defend the goal. Additional style points will be awarded based on the creativity in the player’s finishing ability.
Passing
Each team is on the clock to score as many points as possible in two minutes, showing off a range of passing as they hit targets varying in difficulty.
Crossbar Challenge
The finale from Skills Challenge 2019 returns in a standalone challenge to help crown the winner of this year’s event. You can guarantee another epic ending as players' accuracy is tested to hit the crossbar before their time runs out.
2019 Skills Challenge Highlights
