MLS hit its midpoint a couple of weeks ago, but this is the Gold Cup break, and that, for all intents and purposes, is what really constitutes the middle of the season. That makes it a good time to take a general look at the league and where the top performers are.
So today, we look through the deserving recipients of every major award and eventually get to deciding on a couple best XIs. Let’s go:
MVP: David Villa (NYCFC)
The MVP, in every league, is given to a player who fits both of the descriptions of the award: the Most Valuable Player, as in the most important player even if it’s not for the best team, and the consensus “best player in the league” at the given time and during the given season.