United playmaker earns sixth Best XI selection

Washington, D.C. (November 10, 2011) - D.C. United announced today that Dwayne De Rosario has been named to the 2011 MLS Best XI side. The selection marks the Canadian international’s sixth Best XI honor, having been named to the team in 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2010.

De Rosario compiled his finest statistical campaign in 2011, capturing the Budweiser Golden Boot with a career-high16 goals. The forward started 31 of 33 matches played this season, registering 12 assists in 2,781 minutes of action. Since arriving in Washington on June 27, De Rosario was United’s most impactful player, helping the Black-and-Red surge towards the MLS Cup Playoffs until the final week of the regular season. In 18 games in a United uniform (17 starts), De Rosario recorded 13 goals and seven assists.

The attacking midfielder recently won a bevy of D.C. United club honors, including the 2011 Volkswagen Most Valuable Player Award, Volkswagen Fans’ Choice Award, Volkswagen Goal of the Year and the club’s Golden Boot.

De Rosario is currently away on international duty for two upcoming CONCACAF matches of 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying. The Canadian National Team will face St. Kitts and Nevis in back-to-back matches on November 11 at Warner Park Football Stadium in Basseterre, and on November 15 at BMO Field in Toronto.

In addition to his many MLS accolades, De Rosario is also Canada’s current leading scorer with 18 goals. He is two tallies away from becoming his nation’s all-time leading scorer.