COLUMBUS – The East All-Stars secured a 5-0 victory over the West All-Stars in the 2024 Special Olympics Unified Sports All-Star Game, held Tuesday afternoon at Historic Crew Stadium.
Charlotte FC's Kevin Alvarado netted a brace, while Jaime Escobar (Charlotte), Elijah Reed (Philadelphia Union) and Rourke Martin (Toronto FC) also bagged goals for the East All-Stars.
The All-Star teams represented 26 MLS clubs and were comprised of players with intellectual disabilities (Special Olympics athletes) and without intellectual disabilities (Unified partners). The group will be recognized on-field before the 2024 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target.
Spirit of Fair Play Award winners
- Athlete: Kaleb Harrington, Orlando City SC
- Unified Partner: Daniel Loera, LA Galaxy