2 Atlanta United players make MLS Best XI

Atlanta United forward Giorgos Giakoumakis #7 controls the ball during the first half of the match against Cincinnati FC at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, OH on Saturday October 21, 2023. (Photo by Mitch Martin/Atlanta United)

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.