What happened: Connor Dale and Dom Lester will play in Monday’s MLS NEXT All-Star Game at 7:30 p.m. ET. Evander will enter Tuesday’s Skills Challenge before facing Liga MX in Wednesday’s MLS All-Star Game.
Why it matters: Dale and Lester extend the academy’s representation in the youth showcase to five consecutive years. Evander earned his third straight MLS All-Star selection through coach Dean Smith.
By the numbers: Dale and Lester are the academy’s eighth and ninth MLS NEXT All-Star selections since 2022. Evander returns after setting the shooting challenge’s individual record with 72 points last year.
What to watch: The academy pair opens the three-day run Monday. Evander’s shooting total becomes the benchmark Tuesday.