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Columbus Crew's Diego Rossi, Max Arfsten named to 2025 MLS All-Star team
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Crew forward Diego Rossi and midfielder Max Arfsten have been selected for the 2025 MLS All-Star Game , taking place on July 23 at Q2 Stadium, the home of Austin FC .
They were both among the 12 players selected by Austin's Nico Estevez. Estevez was named the MLS all-star coach due to being the host team's coach and will lead the team against the LIGA MX all-stars.
Columbus Crew forward Max Arftsen (27) and forward Diego Rossi (10) celebrate after Rossi scored a goal in the first half at Lower.com Field on Saturday, May 3, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.
An additional 12 players, including Inter Miami's Lionel Messi and Real Salt Lake 's Diego Luna were selected by fan and media votes. A final two players were named to the team by commissioner Don Garber.
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This marks Rossi's second consecutive all-star game, and fourth overall in his seven years playing in MLS. The 27-year-old leads Columbus in scoring with nine regular-season goals and three assists.
Arfsten is making his first all-star appearance after starting 16 games and recording three goals this regular season.
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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Columbus Crew have Diego Rossi, Max Arfsten named MLS all-stars
