{"id":3603,"date":"2023-02-21T18:39:09","date_gmt":"2023-02-21T18:39:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/top-mls-mvp-candidates-ahead-of-the-2023-season\/"},"modified":"2023-02-21T18:39:09","modified_gmt":"2023-02-21T18:39:09","slug":"top-mls-mvp-candidates-ahead-of-the-2023-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/top-mls-mvp-candidates-ahead-of-the-2023-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Top MLS MVP candidates ahead of the 2023 season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As the 2023 MLS season approaches, the race for the MVP is heating up. With some of the top players in the league returning and some exciting new additions, the competition for the MVP award is sure to be fierce. In this article, we&#8217;ll take a look at some of the top candidates for the MVP award ahead of the 2023 season. <\/p>\n<p>First on the list is reigning MVP Carlos Vela. The LAFC forward was the standout performer in the 2020 season, scoring a league-leading 34 goals and adding 15 assists. He also led the league in shots, shots on target, and chances created. Vela is the clear favorite to win the award again in 2023 and will be looking to add to his already impressive tally of awards.<\/p>\n<p>Next up is Atlanta United&#8217;s Josef Martinez. The Venezuelan forward has been a consistent force in MLS since joining in 2017 and is coming off a 2020 season where he scored 23 goals and added 7 assists. He is one of the most dangerous strikers in the league and is sure to be a major factor in Atlanta&#8217;s success this season.<\/p>\n<p>Another player to watch out for is Toronto FC&#8217;s Alejandro Pozuelo. The Spanish midfielder has been one of the most creative players in MLS since joining in 2019 and is coming off a 2020 season where he scored 10 goals and added 14 assists. His ability to create chances for his teammates is second to none and he will be looking to lead Toronto to another successful season.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, we have Seattle Sounders&#8217; Nicolas Lodeiro. The Uruguayan midfielder has been the heart and soul of the Sounders since joining in 2016 and is coming off a 2020 season where he scored 8 goals and added 12 assists. He has been the driving force behind Seattle&#8217;s success and is sure to be a major factor in their push for the MLS Cup this season.<\/p>\n<p>These four players are the clear favorites for the 2023 MLS MVP award and it&#8217;s sure to be an exciting race. With all four players in the prime of their respective careers, it&#8217;s sure to be a closely contested battle. Who will come out on top? We&#8217;ll have to wait and see.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the 2023 MLS season approaches, the race for the MVP is heating up. 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