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Top 10 Goal Scorers of the 2016 MLS regular season

By Rohit Menon

Nov 6, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York City FC forward David Villa (7) in action during the second half against the Toronto FC at Yankee Stadium. Toronto FC won 5-0. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York City FC forward David Villa (7) in action during the second half against the Toronto FC at Yankee Stadium. Toronto FC won 5-0. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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5. Dom Dwyer (Sporting Kansas City) – 16 goals

May 27, 2016; Kansas City, KS, USA; Sporting Kansas City forward Dom Dwyer (14) kicks the ball against the D.C. United at Children's Mercy Park. Mandatory credit: Gary Rohman-USA TODAY Sports
May 27, 2016; Kansas City, KS, USA; Sporting Kansas City forward Dom Dwyer (14) kicks the ball against the D.C. United at Children’s Mercy Park. Mandatory credit: Gary Rohman-USA TODAY Sports /

Dom Dwyer made up for a slight dip in form from the previous season with 16 goals in 2016 at the rate of 0.51 goals per game, making it his second-best scoring season in the MLS after his 22 goal exploits in 2014.

The 26-year-old Englishman also scored two game-winners and racked up three assists as he showcased his ability to lead the line for Sporting, who ended their regular season by qualifying for the Playoffs following a fifth-place finish in the Western Conference.

The 5’9” forward has now scored double-digit goals in each of his last three seasons. His overall goal scoring record for Sporting Kansas City stands at 52 goals in 113 appearances.

  • Started 31 of 33 games played.
  • Didn’t take any spot-kicks in 2016 (0/0)
  • 9 goals scored at home, 7 away.
  • Took 119 shots with 44 on goal.
  • Finished just outside the top 10 goal scorers list in 2015 (12 goals in 30 games)
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