Martins Name In MLS Best Eleven

Out of favour Super Eagles and Seattle Sounders forward Obafemi Akinwumi Martins was name among Major League Soccer (MLS) best eleven late on Tuesday.

The 30-year-old striker netted 17 goals for his club last season and became the club record goal scorer in a single season. 

Former Ebedei youth teamer made 31 appearances, started 29 times and came in as second half substitute twice. So far he has made a total of 51 appearances and 25 goals for Sounders. 


MLS Best XI

 Goalkeeper: Bill Hamid (D.C. United).

Defenders: Chad Marshall (Seattle Sounders), Bobby Boswell (D.C. United), Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy).

Midfielders: Lee Nguyen (New England Revolution), Landon Donovan (LA Galaxy), Diego Valeri (Portland Timbers), Thierry Henry (New York Red Bulls).

Forwards: Robbie Keane (LA Galaxy), Bradley Wright-Phillips (New York Red Bulls), Obafemi Martins (Seattle Sounders).

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