Top 10 Goal Scorers of the 2016 MLS regular season

9. Diego Valeri (Portland Timbers) – 14 goals

Feb 9, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri (8) reacts after scoring a goal on a penalty kick against Real Salt Lake during the first half of a preseason game at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Diego Valeri experienced his highest ever goal-scoring season since moving to the Portland Timbers four years ago, beating the 2014’s 11 goal tally. His performances were a marked improvement on the 2015 campaign, where he didn’t score double-digit goals for the first time in his MLS career – despite the club’s MLS Cup.

The technically gifted midfielder played 30 games and scored 14 times at an average of 0.48 goals per game, but couldn’t stop his side from missing out on an MLS Cup Playoff spot. He won four games for his club with game-winning goals in the regular season and also notched an assist on seven occasions.

Started all 30 games played.
Scored 4/4 from the penalty spot.
9 goals scored at home, 5 away.
Took 112 shots with 38 on goal.
Didn’t feature in the top 10 goal scorers list (2 goals in 22 games in 2015).