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Yannick Bright Starts MLS All-Stars' Win, Fifth Inter Miami Player

7/30/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Yannick Bright started for the MLS All-Stars in their win over Liga MX All-Stars in Charlotte on July 30, 2026.
He became the fifth Inter Miami player to appear in an MLS All-Star Game.
Bright, the No. 15 pick in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft, helped Miami win the 2024 Supporters’ Shield and the 2025 MLS Cup.
Through 2026 he logged 87 appearances, scoring one goal and providing seven assists.

History

Historical Context

The Designated Player rule, adopted for the 2007 MLS season, let clubs sign up to three players whose salaries fell outside the cap. David Beckham became the league’s first DP that year, earning $6.5 million annually and raising MLS’s profile. The rule’s star-signing model underpins Inter Miami’s 2025 MLS Cup win, showing the DP era still lifts club competitiveness.

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Story summary

Yannick Bright started for the MLS All-Stars in their win over Liga MX All-Stars in Charlotte on July 30, 2026.
He became the fifth Inter Miami player to appear in an MLS All-Star Game.
Bright, the No. 15 pick in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft, helped Miami win the 2024 Supporters’ Shield and the 2025 MLS Cup.
Through 2026 he logged 87 appearances, scoring one goal and providing seven assists.

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