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Smart Spending: The 10 greatest Designated Players in MLS History

By Mark Shannon

March 6, 2016; Carson, CA, USA; Los Angeles Galaxy forward Robbie Keane (7) celebrates his goal scored on penalty kick against D.C. United during the second half at StubHub Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
March 6, 2016; Carson, CA, USA; Los Angeles Galaxy forward Robbie Keane (7) celebrates his goal scored on penalty kick against D.C. United during the second half at StubHub Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 17, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro (10) yells out after a goal against the Vancouver Whitecaps FC during the second half at CenturyLink Field. Seattle won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro (10) yells out after a goal against the Vancouver Whitecaps FC during the second half at CenturyLink Field. Seattle won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /

 8. Nicolas Lodeiro

Yes, Yes, he hasn’t been in the MLS that long and it’s only a small sample size, but he has done enough to make this list.  When Lodeiro left Boca Juniors to come to the MLS this past summer the Sounders were at the bottom of the league.

As the best DPs do, Nico makes others around him better and has a wonderful ability to create chances. Since coming over, in 19 games, including the playoffs, Lodeiro registered eight goals and eight assists.  He already has a MLS cup to his name and there should be more to come.

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