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Longtime Loons center back Michael Boxall has been named to his first MLS All-Star team. He will be joined goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair, who earns his second All-Star nod.
Boxall and St. Clair have been central figures in Minnesota United's defense that has been among the league's best all season. St. Clair is currently away from the team on international duty, staring for the Canadian men's national team in the Gold Cup. Boxall, 36, is the club's longest tenured player, having joined the team in 2017.
Our captain. Our All-Star.
— Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) June 25, 2025
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With Boxall in the middle of a center back trio, Minnesota United have allowed the fourth fewest goals (20) this season, while conceding the 13th most shots (226) in the league, according to American Soccer Analysis. St. Clair is currently tied for the league lead in clean sheets (8).
Individually, Boxall's defensive numbers are among the top in the league. His 117 clearances is fifth in the league, while he has committed zero errors that have led to opponents shots, according to FBref. Boxall is fourth on the team in minutes played (1,350) in 15 appearances. He's also registered one goal and one assist for the third-place Loons.
Boxall is the club's fourth All-Star since joining the league in 2017. Emmanuel Reynoso earned two All-Star nods in 2021 and 2022. St. Clair earned his first All-Star nod in 2022, when the All-Star Game was held at Allianz Field, of which he won the MVP award. Robin Lod is the most recent Loons All-Star, having made the 2024 game.
The MLS All-Star Game will be played July 23 in Austin, Texas, at Q2 Stadium. A team of MLS All-Stars will play against a team of All-Stars from Mexico's LigaMX. Kickoff for the game is set for 8 p.m. CT on AppleTV.
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