The Argentines Luciano Acosta and Thiago Almada are among those chosen by Major League Soccer (MLS), which announced the ideal team for the 2023 season, an eleven that did not have the presence of Lionel Messiwho only played six games in the local competition with Inter Miami.
In the case of Acosta, referent of Cincinnati, This recognition is added to the one he received yesterday, when he was chosen as MVP of the season. An award that other Argentines had already achieved, such as Diego Valeri (Portland Timbers, 2017), Guillermo Barros Schelotto (Columbus Crew, 2008) and Christian Gomez (D.C. United, 2006). In addition, the former Boca was also responsible for the best goal of the year: he scored it against Charlotte on September 23. In 35 games played, Acosta scored 17 goals and gave 14 assists.
On the side of Almada, Atlanta United figure and world champion in Qatar 2022 with the Argentine National Team, had also previously been recognized as best young player of the year. The former Vélez played 33 games, scored 11 goals and distributed 19 assists.
In this way, with the two Argentines as protagonists, the ideal MLS team is made up of: the Swiss Roman Burki (St.Louis City); the Americans Matt Miazga (Cincinnati), Tim Parker (St. Louis City), Walker Zimmerman in defence; Acosta (Cincinnati), Almada (Atlanta) and the Mexican Hector Herrera (Houston Dynamo) in midfield; and Franco-Gabonese Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles FC), the Greek Giorgos Giakoumakis (Atlanta) and the Colombian Juan Camilo Hernandez (Columbus Crew) on attack.
In the case of Messi, who revolutionized Inter Miami since his arrival and was key in the consecration in the Leagues Cupwith 10 goals in seven games played, was not among those chosen because he was only able to play six games in the MLS since his arrival and finally his team qualified him for the Playoffs of the competition.
Source: Ambito
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