Arsenal narrowly win All-Star Skills Challenge over MLS All-Stars
Arsenal F.C. emerged victorious over the MLS All-Stars in a hard-fought 2023 MLS All-Star Skills Challenge presented by AT&T 5G in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday night in front of a capacity crowd. Former MLS defender Auston Trusty struck the crossbar for the Victory Shot to give Arsenal the title.
Additionally, Crown Legacy FC's Isaac Walker took home the MLS NEXT Pro Goalie Wars title after winning 3-2 in sudden death against Austin FC II's Damian Las.
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A strong start from Arsenal's new signing Jurrin Timber made the difference in the MLS All-Star Shooting Challenge presented by AT&T 5G to give the visitors the first point of the night. Timber produced a score 50, while defender Jakub Kiwior brought the challenge home with a final-round 49 to solidify the 121-88 victory. The MLS All-Stars were led by a terrific performance from LAFC forward Dnis Bouanga (Watch Here), who had 44 points in the final round to give MLS a chance before Kiwior's strong effort.
Despite a valiant effort by 2022 FIFA World Cup winner and Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada, Arsenal earned the second point of the night in the MLS All-Star Touch Challenge presented by Dawn. Another new signing for Arsenal, Kai Havertz, had multiple key touches and redirects for the Gunners, totaling a challenge-best 86 points for the winning side, while Marquinhos added another 53. Almada led MLS with 78 points (Watch Here) and reigning Landon Donovan MLS MVP Hany Mukhtar of Nashville SC produced 37 points in the 139-115 defeat.
The MLS All-Stars got on the board thanks to tremendous performances from LAFC's Dnis Bouanga alongside goalkeepers Roman Brki (St. Louis CITY SC) and Tyler Miller
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