The reigning MLS MVP was selected for the league's All-Star game but his club, Inter Miami, controversially decided he shouldn't play in it.

The MLS All-Stars nearly broke the scoreless deadlock in the 13th minute following a corner kick. Following the corner, the ball bounced to FC Cincinnati's Evander, who rifled a shot on goal from outside the 18-yard box that was saved by Club América's Luis Malagón, who dove to make the one-handed block.