After compiling one of the best regular seasons in MLS history, the Los Angeles Galaxy were rewarded with a league best four players being named to the Best XI by a vote of media, players and clubs. Landon Donovan, David Beckham, Omar Gonzalez and Todd Dunivant formed the backbone of the midfield and defense, respectively, for a Galaxy team that posted 67 points and a goal-difference of +20.
Major League Soccer Best XI 2011: Four LA Galaxy Players Named To First Team
The team included three defenders, five midfielders and two forwards. Also included on the team were Seattle Sounders goalkeeper of the year finalist Kasey Keller; MVP finalists Brad Davis, Dwayne De Rosario and Brek Shea; Defender of the Year runner-up Jamison Olave; and Golden Boot runner-up Chris Wondolowski. Thierry Henry also made the team for the first time.
Goalkeeper - Kasey Keller (Seattle Sounders FC)
Defender - Todd Dunivant (LA Galaxy)
Defender - Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy)
Defender - Jamison Olave (Real Salt Lake)
Midfielder - David Beckham (LA Galaxy)
Midfielder - Brad Davis (Houston Dynamo)
Midfielder - Dwayne De Rosario (D.C. United)
Midfielder - Landon Donovan (LA Galaxy)
Midfielder - Brek Shea (FC Dallas)
Forward - Thierry Henry (New York Red Bulls)
Forward - Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes)
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