David Villa • New York City FC • Forward
He has won a World Cup and European title with Spain's national team as well as a UEFA Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup with FC Barcelona. The reigning MLS MVP scored 23 goals while helping his team reach the conference semis last season.
Sebastian Giovinco • Toronto FC • Forward
The Italian national team member is Toronto's all-time leading scorer. He led the league for a second consecutive year in combined goals, 17, and assists, 15. The 30-year-old will look to avenge Toronto's 2016 MLS Cup final loss this year.
Giovani Dos Santos • Los Angeles Galaxy • Midfielder
The 27-year-old Mexican national team member and sometimes captain has won three CONCACAF Gold Cups and an Olympic gold medal. He tallied a "double-double" with 14 goals and 12 assists last season as L.A. made it to the conference semifinals.
Kaka • Orlando City SC • Midfielder
Last season the 34-year-old was the highest-paid player in MLS, making $7.167 million in total compensation. The Brazilian won a World Cup in 2002 and the 2007 Ballon d'Or, awarded to the best soccer player in the world.
