Day 1 of the MLS All-Star break in Columbus kicked off with an open training session and player interviews. Players warmed up, ran drills, and got their first reps in together ahead of the All-Star events. After training, media had the chance to speak with players and capture the early storylines of the week.
Here are some moments from the first day.
Mexico closed out 2025 with a 2–1 loss to Paraguay in San Antonio, another frustrating result in a stretch where wins have been hard to come by since lifting the Gold Cup. After a steady first half, Paraguay struck right after the break, punishing a defensive mistake to take
Colombia delivered a dominant performance, defeating Mexico 4–0 in a match where the visitors’ intensity and precision made the difference. Luis Díaz caused problems from the start, while Jhon Arias and Rafael Santos Borré kept Colombia’s attack moving with speed and confidence. Mexico, despite having experienced players like
Tigres and Houston opened their Leagues Cup campaign with a high-energy matchup at Shell Energy Stadium, and the night belonged to the visitors. Tigres grabbed control late in the first half, breaking the deadlock with a sharp finish from Ángel Correa, a goal that shifted the momentum heading into halftime.
Mexico beat the United States 2–1 in the 2025 Gold Cup Final at NRG Stadium, but the result didn’t feel like a sign that either team is suddenly where they want to be. On the field, the match delivered the usual rivalry energy — the U.S. landed the