Ajani Nixon and Adrian Wibowo join the 2023 MLS NEXT All-Star Game roster
Released by MLS NEXT, the 2023 MLS NEXT All-Star Game roster has been announced including details and broadcast information for the second annual all-star match presented by Allstate. On Wednesday, July 19 at 10:30 a.m. ET, the game will provide North America’s up-and-coming stars a chance to display their skills in an East vs. West showdown at the Naval Academy’s Glenn Warner Soccer Facility in Annapolis, Maryland.
Players of the 2023 MLS NEXT All-Star Game will participate in the All-Star Skills Challenge presented by AT&T 5G on July 18 and the MLS All-Star Game on July 19, as well as team training throughout MLS All-Star Week. Prior to their match on Wednesday morning, each 2023 MLS NEXT All-Star Game team will also hold its own practice sessions.
“The MLS NEXT All-Star Game has proven to be the premier showcase for the top youth soccer players in North America,” said MLS NEXT General Manager Justin Bokmeyer. “Each of these talented athletes have earned this opportunity through their tremendous performances this season and we are excited for them to experience a memorable week in Washington, D.C.”
Following the 2023 MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs and Showcase, 44 players were selected by the MLS NEXT staff. To be eligible for selection, players must have been born between 2005-2007, have competed in the MLS NEXT regular season, and played in at least one of the MLS NEXT premier events this season, which include MLS NEXT Fest, MLS NEXT Flex, Generation Adidas Cup, or the MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs and Showcase.
“Our MLS NEXT All-Star Game is about giving players opportunity and we’re excited this year’s game will keep positively impacting the next generation players,” said Dan Keats, director of consumer marketing at Allstate. “Continuing this partnership means we can stay committed to our goal of preserving, protecting and growing the future of soccer in America.”
Check out the full 2023 MLS NEXT All-Star Game roster below!
WEST
Coaches: Anthony Wallace (STL) and Willie Diaz (Strikers)
| Name | Team |
|---|---|
| Jeevan Badwal | Vancouver Whitecaps FC |
| Nati Clarke | Sporting Kansas City |
| Julian Eyestone | FC Dallas |
| Caden Glover | St. Louis CITY SC |
| Zavier Gozo | Real Salt Lake |
| Stuart Hawkins | Seattle Sounders FC |
| Sawyer Jura | Portland Timbers |
| Tate Lampman | Houston Dynamo FC |
| Grant Lund | Real Colorado |
| Edwyn Mendoza | San Jose Earthquakes |
| Harbor Miller | LA Galaxy |
| Ajani Nixon | LAFC |
| Moises Prado | Total Futbol Academy |
| Kage Romanshyn | Minnesota United FC |
| Andre Romo | Colorado Rapids |
| Paulo Rudisill | LA Galaxy |
| Maxim Scordo | Strikers FC |
| Mohammed Shour | Seattle Sounders FC |
| Ervin Torres | Austin FC |
| Oscar Verhoeven | San Jose Earthquakes |
| Jude Wellings | Real Salt Lake |
| Adrian Wibowo | LAFC |
EAST
Coaches: Patrick Ouckama (DC) and Kevin Kratz (ATL)
| Name | Team |
|---|---|
| Nathaniel Abraham | Toronto FC |
| Ignacio Alem | D.C. United |
| Davi Alexandre | New York Red Bulls |
| Gaël De Montigny | CF Montréal |
| Charlie DeMarco | BW Gottschee |
| Olger Escobar | New England Revolution |
| Caden Grabfelder | FC DELCO |
| Taha Habroune | Columbus Crew |
| Tyler Hall | Inter Miami CF |
| Stiven Jimenez | FC Cincinnati |
| Graham Jones | D.C. United |
| Shawn Lanza | Atlanta United |
| Ryder Mills | FC Cincinnati |
| Michael Nesci | Chicago Fire FC |
| James Nyandjo | Charlotte FC |
| Neil Pierre | Philadelphia Union |
| Tahir Reid-Brown | Orlando City SC |
| Rocket Ritarita | Atlanta United |
| Jonathan Shore | New York City FC |
| Adem Sipić | Nashville SC |
| Lazar Stefanovic | Toronto FC |
| Cole Mrowka | Columbus Crew |
