MLS: 17 Major League Soccer players to expect at the 2018 World Cup

ORLANDO, FL - MAY 06: Orlando City defender Yoshimar Yotun (19) celebrates after scoring a goal during the soccer match between the Orlando City Lions and Real Salt Lake on May 6, 2018 at Orlando City Stadium in Orlando FL. Photo by Joe Petro/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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KANSAS CITY, KS – APRIL 20: Vancouver Whitecaps defender Kendall Waston (4) before an MLS match between the Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Sporting Kansas City on April 20, 2018 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, KS. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

11. Kendall Waston, Vancouver Whitecaps, Costa Rica

In great form, Waston has been named to the MLS team of the week several times. However, Waston is just as likely to come forward to head in the game winner as his is to be shown a card or two. Even with the risk, Vancouver has just extended his contract through 2019 with an option for 2020., so any team wanting to sign the sturdy defender will have to pay top dollar. With a game against Brazil on the schedule, Waston and Costa Rica will have their opportunity to shock the world.

The last 3 years Waston has been named to the MLS All Star Game or the year end MLS Best XI, even finishing second for MLS Defender of the Year once. In World Cup Qualifying, Waston featured in 8 of 10 games and scored the equalizer to secure a point away against Honduras. Waston also started in the 4-0 demolition of the USA in Costa Rica.

The moment @kwaston88 officially found out he made @fedefutbolcrc's #WorldCup roster....with the help of some special guests ☺️#VWFC #LaSele pic.twitter.com/K5pc3x3Xqz
— Vancouver Whitecaps FC (@WhitecapsFC) May 15, 2018

At No. 10, we’re talking an exciting young man.

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