2 Atlanta United players make MLS Best XI

Atlanta United striker Giorgos Giakoumakis and attacking midfielder Thiago Almada were named to the MLS Best XI that was announced Tuesday.

Giakoumakis was named the MLS Newcomer of the Year after scoring 17 goals this season. Almada was named the MLS Young Player of the Year after scoring 11 goals with a league-best 19 assists.

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