Orlando City SC notches final Crossbar kick to win MLS All-Star Skills Challenge presented by Target
July 30, 2019 - Major League Soccer (MLS) News Release
In front of a jam-packed crowd and in the waning seconds of an amazing star-studded event, Orlando City SC's Nani helped his side win the 2019 MLS All-Star Skills Challenge presented by Target on Tuesday at ESPN Wide World of Sports. Nani's final kick in the Crossbar challenge put Orlando (202 points) above Atletico de Madrid (195) to win the event at ESPN Wide World of Sports. The MLS All-Stars finished third with 168 points (CLICK HERE for all All-Star Skills Challenge assets).
The festive night featured three teams of three, competing in three skills: Shooting, Touch and Volley, and Passing:
MLS All-Stars: D.C. United's Wayne Rooney, the Los Angeles Football Club's Carlos Vela and the LA Galaxy's Jonathan dos Santos
Orlando City SC: Nani, Chris Mueller and Sebastian Mendez
Atletico de Madrid: Koke, Joao Felix, Hector HerreraWith the victory, Orlando City SC received $25,000, which they are donating to the Orlando City Foundation.
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