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Sporting KC midfielder Ilie named to Goal.com's MLS All-Newcomer Best XI

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In a year where several newcomers took Major League Soccer by storm, few were more effective than Sporting Kansas City's own Ilie.

The 26-year-old holding midfielder was recognized for his stellar season on Sunday, landing a spot on Goal.com's MLS All-Newcomer Best XI. The lineup is adorned by a quartet of Atlanta United FC players, with Ilie joining a midfield of Alexander Ring (New York City FC), Miguel Almiron (Atlanta), Victor Vazquez (Toronto FC) and Romain Alessandrini (LA Galaxy).

Ilie started all but one of Sporting Kansas City's 40 matches across all competitions, playing the full match in each of his 39 appearances.