Top 10 Goal Scorers of the 2016 MLS regular season

7. Fanendo Adi (Portland Timbers) – 16 goals

Jul 31, 2016; Kansas City, KS, USA; Portland Timbers forward Fanendo Adi (9) pushes the ball up field against Sporting KC during the first half at Children's Mercy Park. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA Today Sports — Jul 31, 2016; Kansas City, KS, USA; Portland Timbers forward Fanendo Adi (9) pushes the ball upfield against Sporting KC during the first half at Children’s Mercy Park. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA Today Sports

The Portland Timbers forward is slowly establishing himself as one of the premier strikers in the MLS after scoring 16 goals for a second straight season at a rate of 0.54 goals per game. A nuisance in the box due to his physical stature and nimble footwork, Fanendo Adi notched two assists and scored the game-winner on five occasions this season.

However, his performances in front of goal wasn’t enough to stop his club from missing the MLS Cup Playoffs courtesy of a seventh-place finish in the Western Conference, a disappointing 2016 after winning the Cup the year before.

Started 30 of 33 games played.
Scored 2/4 penalty kick attempts. Misses came in a 4-1 away loss to Orlando City SC and a 1-0 home win against the Colorado Rapids.
13 goals scored at home, 3 away.
Took 88 shots with 37 on goal.
Finished seventh in the 2015 top 10 goal scorers list (16 goals in 33 games).