MANHATTAN BEACH, CALIF.—Ask Matteo Mancosu who is the best player in MLS and the Montreal Impact striker doesn’t miss a beat.
“Giovinco,” the Italian said immediately.
Columbus Crew forward Ola Kamara is equally certain. “Giovinco, for sure,” said the Norwegian.
“It’s like playing against Michael Jordan,” Philadelphia defender Richie Marquez said of facing the Toronto FC star. “It doesn’t matter how much film you watch or how many times you play him, he’s still going to dominate.”
Sebastian Giovinco, named MLS MVP in 2015 in his first year in the league was fourth in voting last season for the top player honours won by New York City FC forward David Villa.