Eighty-Six Forever · Oct 5, 2018
Davies Takes #1 Spot in MLS 22 Under 22
In an annual assessment of top young players across the league, the Vancouver Whitecaps’ Alphonso Davies was voted into the #1 spot of the MLS 22 Under 22. With a focus on “technical ability, tactical IQ, physical attributes and future potential,” Davies was voted into the top spot by a panel of MLS writers, editors, and media members.
This is the second time a member of the Vancouver Whitecaps has been selected as a top young player in the MLS, as Darren Mattocks took the title in the 2012 incarnation.
False modesty aside, it can’t come as too shocking to see Davies’ name top the list. He’s unquestionably an electrifying player with the ball at his feet, both in the eye test...