Richie Laryea and Maxime Crépeau were added to Major League Soccer’s 29‑player All‑Star roster on July 8, 2026, the league announced in Toronto. Their selection places both Canadian internationals on the mid‑season showcase lineup.
MLS released the All‑Star squad ahead of the league’s upcoming mid‑season exhibition, naming a total of 29 players from across the competition. Laryea and Crépeau are the only members of Canada’s FIFA World Cup team named among the honorees.
The announcement highlights the role the two players have played for the Canadian national side, which qualified for the recent World Cup. Their inclusion in the All‑Star roster underscores the league’s recognition of talent that has contributed to Canada’s presence on the world stage.
The All‑Star game, scheduled for later in the season, will feature the selected players competing against a designated opponent in a showcase designed to promote the league and its top performers. MLS officials noted that the roster reflects a mix of established stars and emerging talent, with Laryea and Crépeau representing the Canadian contingent.
Fans in Toronto and across the league will have the opportunity to see the two World Cup players take part in the exhibition, adding a national‑team dimension to the event. The league’s decision to announce the lineup in Toronto underscores the city’s growing profile within MLS and its connection to Canadian soccer success.
Both Laryea and Crépeau are expected to join their teammates for training sessions and promotional events leading up to the match, as MLS prepares for the showcase that concludes the first half of the season.