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Fans have the exciting opportunity to vote for their favorite FC Cincinnati players to participate in the 2024 MLS All-Star Game, presented by Target. The event is set to take place on Wednesday, July 24, at Lower.com Field in Columbus. This year's match will see the MLS All-Stars compete against the top players from Liga MX, promising an exhilarating showcase of talent.
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The selection process for the 26 MLS players who will make up the All-Star team involves multiple voting groups. Here’s how the breakdown works:
- 12 players will be chosen through a vote shared equally among MLS players, fans, and media, each representing one-third of the total vote.
- 12 players will be handpicked by MLS All-Star head coach Wilfried Nancy, the head coach of the Columbus Crew.
- MLS Commissioner Don Garber will select Two players in total.
Participants in the voting process will choose 11 players in a 4-1-2-3 formation, consisting of one goalkeeper, one right back, two center backs, one left back, one defensive midfielder, two attacking midfielders, and three forwards/wingers. The top player from each position will be named to the All-Star team based on the combined vote, with the 12th player being the next highest in overall votes.
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To qualify for the ballot, players must have participated in at least 50% of their club's matches this season as of May 13, when the ballot was created. Even if they don't make the ballot, players can still be chosen by Coach Nancy or Commissioner Garber.
Fans have an added role in the selection process by nominating one of their 11 chosen players as the captain of the MLS All-Star team. The four players with the most fan nominations for captaincy will then be placed on a ballot, and fans will vote to decide who will lead the team. Voting for the MLS All-Star Captain Fan Vote, presented by Captain Morgan, will begin on July 1.
Voting has been open from, Wednesday, May 29, at 12 p.m. ET and will close at 11:59 p.m. PT on Monday, June 10. Fans can cast their votes at mlssoccer.com/all-star/2024/vote/fan-vote or through the MLS App. Additionally, fans are encouraged to share their selections on social media, making the voting process even more engaging and interactive.
FC Cincinnati's All-Star History
Last year, FC Cincinnati was well-represented at the All-Star Game with three players: Luciano Acosta, Matt Miazga, and Álvaro Barreal. Acosta had the honor of captaining the team, showcasing his leadership and talent on a prominent stage.
All-Time FC Cincinnati MLS All-Stars:
- 2023: Luciano Acosta, Álvaro Barreal, Matt Miazga
- 2022: Luciano Acosta, Brandon Vazquez
This year’s All-Star Game is set to be another thrilling chapter in MLS history. By voting, fans can ensure their favorite FC Cincinnati players get the recognition they deserve and have the chance to shine among the league's best.
Do not miss the opportunity to be part of this exciting event and support your team!
