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Picking MLS Best XIs and winners for every major award

Fansided | October 27, 2018

Related Topics: Atlanta United FC, LA Galaxy, Jørgen Skjelvik, Carlos Vela, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Bradley Wright-Phillips, Miguel Almirón, New York Red Bulls, Wayne Rooney, Award

With one week remaining in the 2018 MLS season, it’s time to dish out some awards. We’ll look at the core awards, some made-up ones, and a couple of best XIs. Let’s go:

Most Valuable Player

  1. Josef Martinez (Atlanta United)
  2. Zlatan Ibrahimovic (LA Galaxy)
  3. Wayne Rooney (D.C. United)
  4. Bradley Wright-Phillips (New York Red Bulls)
  5. Carlos Vela (LAFC)

There is a compelling case that Zlatan should win MVP. I considered vaulting Ibra to the top of the rankings, despite Martinez blowing long-held league scoring records out of the water.

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