The All-Time Best Major League Soccer Hair XI

While the product on the field might not be up to the standards of the Premier League, La Liga, or the Bundesliga, Major League Soccer’s hair game certainly doesn’t disappoint. From past to present MLS has consistently had players who’s hairstyles have been on a different level.

Here is my All Time MLS Hair XI with the most iconic, amazing, or awful hairstyles the league has ever seen.

GK: Tony Meola

Meola was the first in a long line of great American goalkeepers. While those that followed were able to fill his shoes in the net, Friedel, Keller, Howard, and Guzan were unable to challenge his hair game.

Alternate Profession: Truck Driver

LB: Brek Shea

At 6” 3’ Brek is a hard player to miss, the hair makes it impossible.

Alternate Profession: Hot Topic

CB: Alexi Lalas

One of the most famous hair styles in both MLS and USMNT history, Alexi has never been shy of bringing attention to himself.

Alternate Profession: Viking

CB: Abel Xavier

Abel Xavier might be the only player who could out hairstyle his once teammate David Beckham and is a suitable CB partner for Lalas.

Alternate Profession: Llama

RB: DeAndre Yedlin

The only thing quicker than Yedlin is Yedlin’s hair. He managed to have all of these hairstyles in just two seasons with the Sounders.

Alternate Profession: Hair Stylest

LM: Landon Donovan

We all made silly decisions when we were young, here is Landon’s.

Alternate Profession: Boy Band

CM: Kyle Beckerman

Kyle Beckerman’s dreads will go done as one of the most iconic hairstyles in MLS history and was a fan favorite in last summers World Cup.

Alternate Profession: Funemployed

CM: Sebastian Velasquez

Simply put, the mullet is never a good decision. However, between Valesquez and Beckerman the midfield’s hairstyle depth at Real Salt Lake that year was particularly impressive.

Alternate Profession: Gas Station Clerk

RM: Dominic Oduro

This might be a little “cheesy” but with this haircut Oduro seemed to have a little more “pep” in his step. But really, Oduro is fast… he could probably get to your house in 30 minutes or less…

Alternate Profession: Domino’s equivalent of Jared the Subway guy

ST: Carlos Valderrama

Probably the first name that comes to mind when you talk about the history of MLS hair. Valderrama will forever be remembered by MLS fans and it largely thanks to his iconic fro.

Alternate Profession: Mop

ST: Steven Lenhart

Lenhart is a very interesting player. He has had moments in Major League Soccer where he looked to be a serious threat and moments where nothing could go his way. His hair, however, has always had that something special.

Alternate Profession: Bowl of Ramen

Manager: Pablo Mastroeni

The only thing Mastroeni needs to add to his mustache is a pair of non-prescription glasses and a fedora and he will cement his status and the most hipster-esque manager the game has ever seen.

Alternate Profession: Blogger

Bench: Frankie Hejduk, Mix Diskerud and Gram Zusi