MLS Multiplex 2016 Team of the Year

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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Midfielder: Sacha Kljestan, New York Red Bulls, #16

Nov 6, 2016; Harrison, NJ, USA; New York Red Bulls midfielder Sacha Kljestan (16) controls the ball against the Montreal Impact during the second half at Red Bull Arena. Montreal won, 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; Harrison, NJ, USA; New York Red Bulls midfielder Sacha Kljestan (16) controls the ball against the Montreal Impact during the second half at Red Bull Arena. Montreal won, 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /

The mustachioed midfielder out of Anaheim, California, was one of the best signings of last season for the Red Bulls and the league, and asseted himself even further as one of the elite attacking midfielders of the league. He led the league by a large margin in assists, with 20, and even threw in a handful of goals.