Sporting Kansas City players dominated the list with four players in the 2012 team - Jimmy Nielsen, Matt Besler, Aurelien Collin and Graham Zusi.

LA Galaxy and USA star Landon Donovan was named for a joint-record sixth time, while San Jose Earthquakes striker Chris Wondolowski also made the prestigious cut.

The 4-3-3 formation also included San Jose defender Victor Bernardez, Seattle Sounders winger Osvaldo Alonso and DC United midfielder Chris Pontius.

2012 MLS Best XI:

Goalkeeper - Jimmy Nielsen (Sporting Kansas City) Defender - Victor Bernardez (San Jose Earthquakes) Defender - Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City) Defender - Aurelien Collin (Sporting Kansas City) Midfielder - Osvaldo Alonso (Seattle Sounders FC) Midfielder - Landon Donovan (LA Galaxy) Midfielder - Chris Pontius (DC United) Midfielder - Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City) Forward - Thierry Henry (New York Red Bulls) Forward - Robbie Keane (LA Galaxy) Forward - Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes)