Beckham, Henry selected in MLS team of the year
Former Premier League stars David Beckham and Thierry Henry have both been selected in the 2011 MLS Team of the Year.
The Best XI, announced by Commissioner Don Garber, recognizes the league's top 11 players at each position on the field - one goalkeeper, three defenders, five midfielders and two forwards.
LA Galaxy midfielder Beckham had his best MLS season since arriving in 2007 as he helped guide his club into the MLS Cup final whilst New York Red Bulls striker Henry netted 14 goals in his first full season.
Joining Beckham are Galaxy teammates Landon Donovan, Todd Dunivant and Omar Gonzalez whilst Henry sees one-time teammate Dwayne De Rosario (DC United) selected in midfield.
Retired Seattle Sounders goalkeeper Kasey Keller capped off a brilliant career with selection whilst Houston Dynamo midfielder Brad Davis, Real Salt Lake defender Jamison Olave, FC Dallas winger Brek Shea and San Jose Earthquakes striker Chris Wondolowski making up the team.
2011 MLS Best XI
Goalkeeper
Kasey Keller (Seattle Sounders FC)
Defenders
Todd Dunivant (LA Galaxy)
Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy)
Jamison Olave (Real Salt Lake)
Midfielders
David Beckham (LA Galaxy)
Brad Davis (Houston Dynamo)
Dwayne De Rosario (DC United)
Landon Donovan (LA Galaxy)
Brek Shea (FC Dallas)
Forwards
Thierry Henry (New York Red Bulls)
Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes)
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Matches
| Home | Away | Score | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun May 20th | |||
| Portland Timbers | Chicago Fire | 2 - 1 | 23:05 |
| Wed May 23rd | |||
| New York RB | Chivas USA | 1 - 1 | 23:08 |
| Thu May 24th | |||
| Chicago Fire | Dallas | 2 - 1 | 00:40 |
| Seattle Sounders | Columbus Crew | - 2 | 02:10 |
| LA Galaxy | SJ Earthquakes | 2 - 3 | 02:30 |
| Sat May 26th | |||
| Houston Dynamo | LA Galaxy | 18:30 | |
| Toronto | Philadelphia Union | 20:30 | |
| Columbus Crew | Chicago Fire | 23:00 | |
| DC United | New England | 23:30 | |
| Sun May 27th | |||
| Real Salt Lake | Dallas | 01:00 | |
| Colorado Rapids | Montreal Impact | 01:00 | |
| Portland Timbers | Whitecaps | 02:00 | |
| Chivas USA | Seattle Sounders | 02:30 | |
| Sporting KC | SJ Earthquakes | 20:30 | |
Tables
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Salt Lake | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 26 |
| New York RB | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 26 |
| SJ Earthquakes | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 23 |
| DC United | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 24 |
| Seattle Sounders | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 22 |
| Sporting KC | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 22 |
| Whitecaps | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 17 |
| Chicago Fire | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 18 |
| Colorado Rapids | 10 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 15 | |
| Columbus Crew | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 15 |
| New England | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | -1 | 13 |
| Dallas | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -7 | 12 |
| Houston Dynamo | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | -1 | 13 |
| LA Galaxy | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 11 |
| Montreal Impact | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -5 | 12 |
| Chivas USA | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | -6 | 10 |
| Portland Timbers | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -4 | 9 |
| Philadelphia Union | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -5 | 8 |
| Toronto | 9 | 9 | -14 |
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