Federico Bernardeschi's Pride in Representing Toronto FC in the MLS All-Star Game

After an impressive season so far, Italian footballer Federico Bernardeschi has been a standout player for Toronto FC, competing fiercely for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. This season, Bernardeschi has expressed his delight at being selected for the MLS All-Star team, a significant honor for him as it is his first time being chosen for this event.

A Great Moment for Bernardeschi with TFC

The Italian midfielder highlighted that he was aware of the MLS All-Star game before joining Toronto FC, as he witnessed the MLS All-Stars face Juventus, his former club, in 2018 while he was playing at a high level in Europe. Now, representing Toronto FC, Bernardeschi feels proud to be selected as an All-Star.

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In his statement, Bernardeschi expressed his gratitude and admiration for how the team has been built and acknowledged the great honor it is to be part of the All-Star team.

The upcoming MLS All-Star game against the Liga MX All-Stars on July 24 will see Bernardeschi competing at the highest level alongside other top MLS players. Fans are looking forward to a highly competitive and entertaining match.

"It's an honor to be here... We’re a really good team — great players in the All-Star & a great coach."

- Federico Bernardeschi

Bernardeschi's current season with Toronto FC includes 23 matches out of 26 in the MLS, where he has scored 8 goals and provided 4 assists, showcasing his All-Star caliber performance. He continues to fight with Toronto FC for a playoff spot, facing a challenging stretch of the season after the League Cup, where coach John Herdman is expected to field the strongest team possible.

Federico Bernardeschi's participation in the MLS All-Star game is truly exciting. As a Euro 2020 champion with Italy, his involvement in one of the premier football events in the United States highlights his exceptional talent and dedication.