Martins tops MLS Best XI

Sounders forward, Obafemi Martins, has been named in the 2014 MLS Best XI team released on Tuesday.

The League Commissioner, Don Garber, disclosed this while recognizing the 2014 MLS Best XI at each position on the field.

This dynamic group of players includes legends Landon Donovan (LA Galaxy), Thierry Henry (New York Red Bulls) and Robbie Keane (LA Galaxy), young American talents such as goalkeeper Bill Hamid (D.C. United) and defender Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy); and League veterans Chad Marshall (Seattle Sounders FC) and Bobby Boswell (D.C. United).

The MLS Best XI is rounded out by first-timer and finalist for the 2014 Volkswagen MVP, Lee Nguyen (New England Revolution) and a contingent of international stars that have made a world of difference for their respective teams – New York Red Bulls forward Bradley Wright-Phillips, who tied the all-time regular season goals scored record (27), the 2013 Newcomer of the Year, Diego Valeri of the Portland Timbers, and Seattle Sounders FC leading marksman, Obafemi Martins.

Eight of the 11 players showcased their talents in the MLS Conference Championships, which wrapped up this weekend, with four now moving on to contend for MLS Cup 2014.

The LA Galaxy’s Landon Donovan, Robbie Keane and Omar Gonzalez will play host to Lee Nguyen’s New England Revolution this Sunday, December 7 at 3pm ET at StubHub Center.

This year, MLS players, club leadership and media members voted one goalkeeper, three defenders, four midfielders and three forwards to the Best XI.

This 3-4-3 attacking formation reflects a team that combined for 118 goals and 90 assists in the regular season.

Seven players have previously been named to the MLS Best XI: Marshall, Boswell, Gonzalez, Valeri, Henry, Keane and Donovan – who has now leads the league in Best XI nominations with his seventh career selection.

Four players have been named to the Best XI for the first time: Hamid, Nguyen, Wright-Phillips and Martins.