Chad Marshall and Clint Dempsey were both named to “The 25 Greatest” in MLS history, with both notably wearing Seattle Sounders kits in their bios. Preki, who never played for the Sounders but is currently an assistant coach, was also named to the list.
All three were largely uncontroversial picks.
Marshall is arguably the best centerback to ever play in MLS and is the only three-time Defensive Player of the Year. He also was named Best XI four times (twice with the Sounders), and won three MLS Cups and three Supporters’ Shields.
Dempsey’s MLS resume is not quite as impressive — two Best XIs, a Supporters’ Shield and a MLS Cup — but he was surely helped by having the best United States national team and English Premier League career of any player drafted into the league.