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Major League Soccer Announced that the 2020 MLS All-Star Game will be hosted in the city of Los Angeles in the Banc of California Stadium home of Los Angeles Football Club. The 2020 MLS All-Star Game is presented by Target which will take play on July 29, 2020. MLS is taking new heights as a celebration as a milestone of the 25th season, the MLS and LIGA MX will face each other with All-star squads.
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"We are so pleased to bring the 2020 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target to Los Angeles, one of the great soccer markets in North America," said MLS Commissioner Don Garber. "As we celebrate our 25th season, we wanted to deliver an unique and unprecedented format for our annual All-Star Game. Our first ever game between the best of MLS and LIGA MX's top players is the perfect way to build on the growing relationship between the two top soccer leagues in the region."
"For LIGA MX it is a privilege to be part of MLS' celebration of its 25th season with this MLS All-Star Game," said LIGA MX Executive President Enrique Bonilla. "Also, it represents another step in the partnership that we have established between two of the best leagues in the world. I know that this game being played in a spectacular setting and a magnificent stadium will be exciting for our fans, in a city that is special to us. For LIGA MX, it will always be important to be close to our supporters in the United States. The MLS All-Star Game, of course, strengthens the sports rivalry between MLS and LIGA MX. A rivalry that will collaborate directly in the growth of the sport in our region."
"We are honored to host the best of MLS versus the best of LIGA MX at Banc of California Stadium. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase our passionate supporters and spectacular stadium while representing the entire Los Angeles community on the international stage," said Tom Penn, LAFC President and Co-Owner.
"Hosting the MLS All-Star Game in 2020 will add to an exceptional legacy of elite competition in Los Angeles," said Mayor Garcetti. "When folks arrive at Banc of California Stadium for next summer's game, they will find one of the finest venues in the country — and a city filled with a passionate fan base strengthened by a sense of belonging."
"Since Target began proudly presenting the MLS All-Star Game in 2017, we've brought fans closer to the brightest stars in MLS, and also award-winning artists through amazing concerts," said William White, Target Senior Vice President of Marketing. "We look forward to yet another week of extraordinary MLS All-Star activities in Los Angeles that inspires even more fans."
HISTORY OF MLS ALL-STAR GAMES
1996: East 3, West 2 (E. Rutherford, N.J.)
1997: East 5, West 4 (E. Rutherford, N.J.)
1998: MLS USA 6, MLS World 1 (Orlando)
1999: West 6, East 4 (San Diego)
2000: East 9, West 4 (Columbus)
2001: East 6, West 6 (San Jose)
2002: MLS 3, U.S. National Team 2 (Washington, D.C.)
2003: MLS 3, CD Guadalajara 1 (Carson, Calif.)
2004: East 3, West 2 (Washington, D.C.)
2005: MLS 4, Fulham FC 1 (Columbus)
2006: MLS 1, Chelsea FC 0 (Bridgeview, Ill.)
2007: MLS 2, Celtic FC 0 (Commerce City, Colo.)
2008: MLS 3, West Ham United FC 2 (Toronto)
2009: MLS 1, Everton FC 1 (Everton 4-3 pen) (Sandy, Utah)
2010: Manchester United FC 5, MLS 2 (Houston)
2011: Manchester United FC 4, MLS 0 (Harrison, N.J.)
2012: MLS 3, Chelsea FC 2 (Chester, Pa.)
2013: AS Roma 3, MLS 1 (Kansas City)
2014: MLS 2, Bayern Munich 1 (Portland)
2015: MLS 2, Tottenham Hotspur 1 (Commerce City, Colo.)
2016: Arsenal 2, MLS 1 (San Jose)
2017: Real Madrid 1, MLS 1 (Real Madrid 4-2 pen) (Chicago)
2018: Juventus 1, MLS 1 (Juventus 5-4 pen) (Atlanta)
2019: Atlético Madrid 3, MLS 0 (Orlando)
