Major League Soccer announced today that starting now fans can cast their votes to send their favorite Boys in Blue to the 2023 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target.
15 members of Philadelphia Union are eligible for the 2023 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target which will see the MLS All-Stars taking on Arsenal FC, the renowned 13-time English league champions, at Audi Field, home of D.C. United. Below we make are case for each of our eligible players in the back of the 4-1-2-3 formation.
Fan voting opens today, Wednesday, May 31, at 12 p.m. ET and will close at 11:59 p.m. PT on Wednesday, June 14. All fans can vote on MLSsoccer.com or via the MLS App, and every fan has the unique opportunity to share their picks on social media.
Union Defense
Blake has started 12 games for the Union so far this season with the three-time MLS Goalkeeper of the Year racking up 29 saves and four clean sheets. The Jamaican is second in the league currently amongst goalkeepers that have started at least 10 matches in league play with only 10 goals allowed and is no doubt a must vote for any Union fan as he looks for his fifth All-Star Game. Click here to cast your vote.
Wagner has been the best left back in Major League Soccer since he joined in 2019 and is well deserving of his third-consecutive appearance. The German left back has made 11 starts and played key roles in three shutouts while only conceding eight fouls. A key piece on both ends of the field, Wagner had a breakout performance in the U.S. Open Cup with a pair of goals and then bagged another against Colorado. Click here to cast your vote.
Elliott has been another strong piece of the Union defense with 17 interceptions in 13 starts for the Boys in Blue. The center back has played a role in four shutouts in 2023 and delivered quite an assist to jump start the comeback at New York City FC with a beautiful assist over the top to Julian Carranza. Somehow Elliott hasn't made it to a MLS All-Star game so be sure to help him out by casting your vote! Click here to cast your vote.
Glesnes is pushing for his second straight appearance in the MLS All-Star Game after getting minutes in Minnesota last summer. The defending MLS Defender of the Year leads the team with 23 interceptions and has played every single league minute for the Boys in Blue. The Norwegian center back is another easy choice for a Union fan so don't forget to vote early and often. Click here to cast your vote.
Mbaizo has appeared in 12 league matches for the Union in 2023 with 10 of them coming at the opening whistle. After making the Cameroonian FIFA World Cup squad, the right back is having one of his best seasons in league play with 15 interceptions which eclipses his season total from last year. Click here to cast your vote.
Harriel has appeared in eight matches for Philadelphia Union and earned six starts overall in league play. In over 500 minutes the Union homegrown has won over 60% of his duels, making him just one of four on the club to do so. Click here to cast your vote.
Another versatile piece for Head Coach Jim Curtin, homegrown Matt Real has played a seven matches in league play for the Boys in Blue with appearances at both left back and the left side of the Union diamond. Click here to cast your vote.
