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MLS Multiplex 2016 Team of the Year

By Nick Vitalis

Dec 10, 2016; Toronto, Canada; An overall view of the stadium during the first half between the Toronto FC and the Seattle Sounders in the 2016 MLS Cup at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2016; Toronto, Canada; An overall view of the stadium during the first half between the Toronto FC and the Seattle Sounders in the 2016 MLS Cup at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports /
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Defender: Axel Sjöberg, Colorado Rapids, #44

Apr 23, 2016; Commerce City, CO, USA; Colorado Rapids defender Axel Sjoberg (44) dribbles the ball in the first half against the Seattle Sounders at Dick
Apr 23, 2016; Commerce City, CO, USA; Colorado Rapids defender Axel Sjoberg (44) dribbles the ball in the first half against the Seattle Sounders at Dick /

On the topic of big defenders, this Swede with the un-pronouncable last name comes in at a more NBA-like 6’7″. He was the anchor of a Colorado backline that gave up merely 32 goals in the regular season (note that there are 34 games a season). One writer noted that he was “a serious threat from set pieces”, an area at which the Rapids excelled at this season.

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