MVP winner Luciano Acosta is one of two FC Cincinnati players to make it into the team of best MLS performers for 2023.
William GittinsWillGittUpdate: Nov 28th, 2023 11:50 EST
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MLS has released the 2023 Best XI, recognising the top performers in the league this season.
Eight members of the 11 are making their first appearances in a Best XI, while Nashville stalwart Walker Zimmerman is named in the team for the fifth time.
This year there are four teams with two players in the XI: Atlanta United, FC Cincinnati, Nashville SC and St. Louis City. Here’s the full team for 2023…
MLS Best XI 2023
Goalkeeper
Roman Bürki, St. Louis
Defence
Matt Miazga, CincinnatiTim Parker, St. LouisWalker Zimmerman, Nashville
Midfield
Luciano Acosta, CincinnatiHany Mukhtar, NashvilleHéctor Herrera, Houston DynamoThiago Almada, Atlanta United
Attack
Dénis Bouanga, LAFCGiorgos Giakoumakis, Atlanta UnitedCucho Hernández, Columbus Crew
The team includes a number of other MLS award-winners. Luciano Acosta was named MVP, Denis Bouanga won the Golden Boot and Giorgos Giakoumakis was awarded Newcomer of the Year. Unsurprisingly, the Defender of the Year (Matt Miazga) and Goalkeeper of the Year (Roman Bürki) are also in the team.
MVP Luciano Acosta keeps his place
Cincinnati captain Luciano Acosta has been one of the undisputed stars of MLS this season, leading his team to a Supporters Shield title and the Eastern Conference final. The Argentine playmaker has racked up a league-leading 136 goal involvements (58 goals, 78 assists) since making his MLS debut in 2016.
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Luciano Acosta was announced as the winner of the Landon Donovan MLS MVP award earlier this week.Aaron DosterUSA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con
