What happened: Yannick Bright addressed the significance of earning a place on the 2026 MLS All-Star roster. He joined the squad as a replacement for an unavailable player.
Why it matters: The call-up places Bright on a 29-player roster for the league showcase. His inclusion came among four replacements added after the initial squad announcement.
By the numbers: Bright has played 1,052 minutes across 13 MLS appearances in 2026, an average of 80.9 minutes per outing.
What to watch: The All-Star Game is set for July 29 at 8 p.m. ET at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.