MLSsoccer staff
Major League Soccer has unveiled the 2025 MLS Best XI, recognizing the league’s top players at each position.
The Best XI – determined by media members, MLS players and MLS club technical staffs – represents seven countries and nine clubs. There are six first-time honorees.
Supporters' Shield winners Philadelphia Union and Concacaf Champions Cup finalists Vancouver Whitecaps FC lead the way with two representatives each.
F: Denis Bouanga (LAFC), Anders Dreyer (San Diego FC), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF)
M: Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC), Evander (FC Cincinnati), Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC)
D: Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC), Alex Freeman (Orlando City), Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union), Kai Wagner (Philadelphia Union)
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