Every MLS All-Star Game Champion Through the Years: The Ultimate Record
The MLS All-Star Game serves as Major League Soccer's annual midseason showcase, bringing together the league's top performers from the opening half of the campaign. Similar to other prominent North American professional sports leagues, the MLS All-Star Game extends beyond a single match, incorporating various activities throughout the week at the designated host city across the United States.
For this edition, Austin FC serves as host for both the MLS All-Star Game and Skills Challenge at Q2 Stadium in Texas. The cream of MLS talent, with the notable absence of Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba, will face off against Liga MX All-Stars for the consecutive second year and fourth occasion within the past five tournaments.
While remaining a consistent summer tradition, the MLS All-Star Game has experienced numerous format modifications throughout its existence. What initially began as an East versus West confrontation, mirroring the NBA's approach, has evolved to showcase a league selection against external opposition. Even this concept has been altered several times over the years.
MLS All-Stars have competed against various opponents ranging from the U.S. men's national squad to Premier League clubs including Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, and other prominent European teams such as Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. However, including the current and previous year, MLS faces Liga MX All-Stars in a continental rivalry encounter.
Below is the comprehensive record of MLS All-Star Game champions.
MLS All-Star Game Complete Winners List
Year | Winner | Final Score | Loser |
|---|---|---|---|
1996 | MLS East | 3–2 | MLS West |
1997 | MLS East | 5–4 | MLS West |
1998 | MLS USA | 6–1 | MLS World |
1999 | MLS West | 6–4 | MLS East |
2000 | MLS East | 9–4 | MLS West |
2001* | MLS West | 6–6 | MLS East |
2002 | MLS All-Stars | 3–2 | United States |
2003 | MLS All-Stars | 3–1 | Chivas Guadalajara |
2004 | MLS East | 3–2 | MLS West |
2005 | MLS All-Stars | 4–1 | Fulham |
2006 | MLS All-Stars | 1–0 | Chelsea |
2007 | MLS All-Stars | 2–0 | Celtic |
2008 | MLS All-Stars | 3–2 | West Ham United |
2009 | Everton | 1–1 (4–3 penalties) | MLS All-Stars |
2010 | Manchester United | 5–2 | MLS All-Stars |
2011 | Manchester United | 4–0 | MLS All-Stars |
2012 | MLS All-Stars | 3–2 | Chelsea |
2013 | Roma | 3–1 | MLS All-Stars |
2014 | MLS All-Stars | 2–1 | Bayern Munich |
2015 | MLS All-Stars | 2–1 | Tottenham Hotspur |
2016 | Arsenal | 2–1 | MLS All-Stars |
2017 | Real Madrid | 1–1 (4–2 penalties) | MLS All-Stars |
2018 | Juventus | 1–1 (5–3 penalties) | MLS All-Stars |
2019 | Atlético Madrid | 3–0 | MLS All-Stars |
2020** | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2021 | MLS All-Stars | 1–1 (3–2 penalties) | Liga MX All-Stars |
2022 | MLS All-Stars | 2–1 | Liga MX All-Stars |
2023 | Arsenal | 5–0 | MLS All-Stars |
2024 | Liga MX All-Stars | 4–1 | MLS All-Stars |
*2001 remains the sole instance when an MLS All-Star Game concluded in a tie
**2020 All-Star Game was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Biggest Victory Margin in MLS All-Star Game History
The most decisive victory margin in MLS All-Star Game history stands at five goals. This record was achieved on two occasions, initially in 2000 and again in 2023. The inaugural occurrence happened during the East versus West era, with 13 total goals scored between both teams. MLS East triumphed over MLS West 9–4 in Columbus.
Twenty-three years later, the second instance proved more humiliating for the league. During Arsenal's pre-season campaign, the Gunners completely dominated the MLS All-Stars 5–0 at Audi Field in Washington D.C.
The inaugural match remains the highest-scoring All-Star Game in history, while Arsenal's victory marks only the third occasion when any MLS team failed to find the net.