With the one-game suspension after missing the MLS All-Stars game, Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas put Lionel Messi's contract renewal in doubt. Lionel Messi has found himself at the center of controversy following a suspension handed down for skipping the MLS All-Star Game.

The stars will each get a one-game suspension for skipping the All-Star Game despite their heavy workload this summer

Before the MLS All-Stars took the main stage on Wednesday night, the heart of All-Star Week unfolded on a sunny Austin morning at the Special Olympics Unified Sports MLS All-Star Game, featuring two players from Utah’s own Real Salt Lake Unified team.

It’s a rare all-star game that reflects a league’s evolution, but that’s what this year’s MLS showcase offers. On July 23 at 9 p.m. ET, two dozen MLS players will step onto the field at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, and offer a snapshot of the league’s progress.

The public transit agency had to use buses to shuttle riders to rail platforms – a process CapMetro calls "bus bridges." The agency said commuters were generally delayed 15 to 20 minutes, and it ensured extra buses were available to address any overcrowding.

FC Cincinnati’s Evander dominates with historic performances in MLS All-Star Shooting Challenge presented by AT&T and MLS All-Star Passing Challenge presented by Bounty