MLS: 5 stars who could shine at Copa America

By Matt Coles | Jun 14, 2019

ATLANTA, GA MAY 08: Atlanta United's Josef Martinez (7) looks back at the goal after his shot just missed during the MLS match between Toronto FC and Atlanta United FC on May 8th, 2019 at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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SEATTLE, WA – MARCH 09: Seattle Sounders midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro (10) dribbles the ball against Colorado Rapids midfielder Dillon Serna (17) during the MLS regular season match between Colorado Rapids and Seattle Sounders on March 09, 2019, at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, WA. (Photo by Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Nicolas Lodeiro – Uruguay & Seattle Sounders

The second Sounders man on this list is Nicolas Lodeiro, a Uruguayan midfielder who has been playing in MLS for nearly three years. He made the move from Boca Juniors in July 2016 and has become influential for the Rave Green ever since.

In his 87 appearances in the northwest, Lodeiro has 21 goals and 44 assists, averaging one or the other every 1.2 games. The Uruguayan was part of the squad that won the Copa America in 2011, and he will aim to push his country to a second title this decade.

Lodeiro likely will not start for Uruguay. The quality of the squad is exceptionally high, one of the best in the competition, but he is versatile and experienced, with 56 caps for his country. He will be valuable depth for Oscar Tabarez.

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