MLS Matchday 29 Team: Messi, Son Shine in Star-Studded XI

MLS has announced the Team of the Matchday for the 29th round of fixtures this past weekend.

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The stars came out in force across Matchday 29, featuring an inspired performance off the bench from Lionel Messi , a first of many impactful outings to come from LAFC's Son Heung-min , and Evander having the last laugh on his return to Portland.

Here is the team selected by MLS .

Starters: Kristijan Kahlina (CLT) - Jordi Alba (MIA), Tim Ream (CLT), Dylan Nealis (RBNY) - Lionel Messi (MIA), Pavel Bucha (CIN), Evander (CIN), Philip Zinckernagel (CHI) - Marcus Ingvartsen (SD), Rafael Navarro (COL), Son Heung-Min (LAFC)

Bench: Carlos Coronel (RBNY), Luca Petrasso (MTL), Artur (HOU), Mark Delgado (LAFC), Owen Wolff (ATX), Brian Gutiérrez (CHI), Martín Ojeda (ORL), Luis Suárez (MIA), Kevin Kelsy (POR)

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📸 Editorial Photo Credit: © Sam Navarro | 2025 Aug 16 - Imagn Images

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