No Messi, no Alba: Can the MLS All-Star Game be fixed, and where does it go from here?

No Messi, no Alba: Can the MLS All-Star Game be fixed, and where does it go from here?

With some of the league's biggest stars absent, MLS must find a way to boost the profile of the All-Star Game.

Should Evander Be the new Face of MLS? Solving the League’s Identity Crisis

After seeing some of the biggest stars and players who were perceived as the face of the league opt out of the All-Star game, the league’s identity is now in crisis, with no clear face of the league. The face of the league should be at the star game and representing the league, making fans want to buy in, and watch something like the skill competition is a part of that role. It may not be a normal week for players who spent most of their time in…