{"id":7945,"date":"2025-07-19T11:43:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-19T11:43:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/7945\/"},"modified":"2025-07-19T11:43:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-19T11:43:08","slug":"ishowspeed-joins-former-fc-barcelona-star-in-mls-all-star-skills-competitions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/7945\/","title":{"rendered":"iShowSpeed joins former FC Barcelona Star in MLS All-Star Skills Competitions"},"content":{"rendered":"

iShowSpeed might idolize Cristiano Ronaldo, but he\u2019s coming to Lionel Messi\u2019s side in MLS.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ahead of the 2025 MLS All-Star<\/a> festivities in Austin, Texas, MLS announced that the YouTuber and content creator will join Team MLS for the MLS All-Star Skills competition, where he will compete alongside some of the league\u2019s best in skills challenges against the Liga MX All-Stars.\u00a0<\/p>\n

While Messi was selected for the MLS All-Star Game<\/a>, he is not participating in the skill competitions. However, Speed will link up with the likes of Inter Miami CF<\/a>\u2019s Jordi Alba, FC Cincinnati<\/a>\u2019s Evander, Real Salt Lake<\/a>\u2019s Diego Luna and other MLS<\/a> superstars in the latest chapter of his soccer journey.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Unlike many soccer YouTubers, Speed has carved out a unique place within the space. Through his content, he has found himself organizing the small-sided Baller League, having FIFA president Gianni Infantino on his live streams and crossing paths with several of the world\u2019s best players.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Few times, though, outside of celebrity matches, has he put his actual soccer skills to the test. Although it is not confirmed which events he will be participating in, the 2024 Ballon d\u2019Or gala attendee will look to shine amongst the best from MLS and Liga MX.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The challenges he may find himself on the pitch for include a shooting challenge, a touch challenge, a cross and volley challenge, a passing challenge and a crossbar challenge. One he won\u2019t be eligible for, but might be the highlight of the show, is MLS Goalie Wars<\/a>, where goalkeepers battle each other on a smaller field.\u00a0<\/p>\n

While the 20-year-old Cincinnati native may not be a prospect for the future, he has caught the eye of current U.S. men\u2019s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino before, having played under him in the Match for Hope in February in Qatar. Still, the MLS Skills Challenge might be a bit higher in level.<\/p>\n

The 2025 MLS All-Star Skills Competition kicks off at 6:00 pm ET on Tuesday, July 22, and serves as the precursor to the MLS vs. Liga MX All-Star Game on July 23, all at Austin FC\u2019s Q2 Stadium. <\/p>\n

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