On the eve of what is reportedly going to be his call-up to the U.S. men's national team for three World Cup qualifying matches, 18-year-old striker Ricardo Pepi first had some business to take care of for his league.
The FC Dallas rising star clinched the MLS All-Stars' win over their Liga MX counterparts in the fifth round of penalty kicks, blasting his chance by Nahuel Guzmán and under the crossbar to cap a 3–2 shootout win following a 1–1 draw. Matt Turner, who helped the U.S. to the Concacaf Gold Cup title, made two saves in the shootout, including one on Mexico forward Rogelio Funes Mori.