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PHOTOS: MLS All-Stars take on Arsenal at DC’s Audi Field

July 20, 2023, 9:24 AM

All eyes in the American soccer world focused on D.C. this week as an all-star team featuring the best of Major League Soccer took on English Premier League side Arsenal at Audi Field.

The Gunners scored three times in the second half to earn a 5-0 victory over the MLS All-Stars in front of 20,621 spectators, setting a new attendance record at the Southwest venue. Gabriel Jesus, Leandro Trossard, Jorginho, Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz all scored, entertaining the many red-clad Arsenal supporters in the crowd.

On Tuesday, the London-based side narrowly defeated the MLS All-Stars 6-5 in the Skills Challenge after American Auston Trusty’s 40-yard chipshot connected with the crossbar during the Crossbar Challenge.

Check out photos from both events below.

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Austin FC defender Jon Gallagher, left, chases after Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard in the second half of the MLS All-Star soccer match, Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Los Angeles FC forward Dénis Bouanga, right, shoots in front of Arsenal defender Ben White, left, and midfielder Jorginho in the first half of the MLS All-Star soccer match, Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Teammates celebrate with Arsenal midfielder Kai Havertz (29) after he scored a goal in the second half of the MLS All-Star soccer match against the MLS All-Stars, Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Arsenal defender Ben White, right, heads a ball over FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta in the first half of the MLS All-Star soccer match, Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 19: Fans cheer during the MLS All-Star Game between Arsenal FC and MLS All-Stars at Audi Field on July 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
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Jul 19, 2023; Washington, DC, USA; Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira (21) slide tackles against MLS defender Tim Parker (26) of St. Louis CITY SC during the second half of the 2023 MLS All Star Game at Audi Field. (Courtesy Brad Mills/USA TODAY Sports)
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Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus, right, chats with FC Cincinnati defender Matt Miazga in the second half of the MLS All-Star soccer match, Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 19: Goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic #12 of the MLS-All Stars dives for a ball during the MLS All-Star Game between Arsenal FC and MLS All-Stars at Audi Field on July 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
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Jul 19, 2023; Washington, DC, USA; A general view during the first half of the 2023 MLS All Star Game at Audi Field. (Courtesy Jessica Rapfogel/USA TODAY Sports)
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WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 19: Gabriel Jesus #9 of Arsenal FC dribbles past Aidan Morris #5 of the MLS-All Stars during the MLS All-Star Game between Arsenal FC and MLS All-Stars at Audi Field on July 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
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MLS All Stars’ Riqui Puig (L) vies for the ball with Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard during a friendly football match between the Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Star team and Arsenal FC, at Audi Field in Washington, DC, on July 19, 2023. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP) (Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
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Players line up for the national anthems prior to the MLS All-Star Game between Arsenal FC and MLS All-Stars at Audi Field on July 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 19: Brian McKnight sings the United States National Anthem prior to the MLS All-Star Game between Arsenal FC and MLS All-Stars at Audi Field on July 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 19: Pyrotechnics are seen prior to the MLS All-Star Game between Arsenal FC and MLS All-Stars at Audi Field on July 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 19: MLS-All Star players warm up prior to the MLS All-Star Game between Arsenal FC and MLS All-Stars at Audi Field on July 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
(Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 19: Fans enter the stadium prior to the MLS All-Star Game between Arsenal FC and MLS All-Stars at Audi Field on July 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
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Jul 18, 2023; Washington, DC, USA; A general view of fans in the stands during the 2023 MLS All Star Skills Challenge at Audi Field. (Courtesy Jessica Rapfogel/USA TODAY Sports)
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Members of Arsenal celebrate after teammate Auston Trusty made the winning kick in the crossbar challenge segment of the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge against the MLS All-Stars, Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Crown Legacy FC goalkeeper Isaac Walker competes during a goalie wars segment of the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge, Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Los Angeles FC forward Dénis Bouanga greets fans in the stands during the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge, Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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D.C. United forward Christian Benteke (20) competes during the cross and volley challenge segment of the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge against Arsenal, Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Arsenal midfielder Kai Havertz competes during the cross and volley challenge segment of the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge against the MLS All-Stars, Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Jul 18, 2023; Washington, DC, USA; MLS midfielder Thiago Almada (23) of Atlanta United of Nashville SC participates in All-Star touch challenge during the 2023 MLS All Star Skills Challenge at Audi Field. (Courtesy Tommy Gilligan/USA TODAY Sports)
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Los Angeles FC forward Dénis Bouanga competes during the cross and volley challenge segment of the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge against Arsenal, Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, left, greets members of the MLS All-Stars before the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge, Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Jul 18, 2023; Washington, DC, USA; A general view during the 2023 MLS All Star Skills Challenge at Audi Field. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports (Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports/Tommy Gilligan)

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