UPDATE: Matt Besler moves to third among defenders in MLS All-Star voting

Matt Besler - Sporting KC vs. Orlando City SC - May 15, 2016

With four days left in MLS All-Star voting, Sporting KC defender Matt Besler is currently third among defenders in the latest update provided by MLSsoccer.com. The three defenders that receive the most votes when the polls close on Monday at 2 p.m. CT will be part of the MLS All-Star Fan XI. Sporting KC has eight players on the ballot: Tim Melia, Matt Besler, Nuno Coelho, Benny Feilhaber, Brad Davis, Graham Zusi, Roger Espinoza and Dom Dwyer.



Here is how fans have voted as of 8 p.m. CT on July 1 ...


Goalkeepers


  1. BLAKE, Andre[Fan XI]
  2. BINGHAM, David
  3. RIMANDO, Nick
  4. BENDIK, Joe
  5. ROBLES, Luis


Defenders


  1. ROSENBERRY, Keegan[Fan XI]
  2. CIMAN, Laurent[Fan XI]
  3. BESLER, Matt[Fan XI]
  4. COLE, Ashley
  5. WYNNE, Marvell
  6. SHEA, Brek
  7. BEASLEY, DaMarcus
  8. BERNÁRDEZ, Victor
  9. MARQUEZ, Richie
  10. BORCHERS, Nat


Midfielders


  1. KAKÁ[Fan XI]
  2. PIRLO, Andrea[Fan XI]
  3. NAGBE, Darlington[Fan XI]
  4. DOS SANTOS, Giovani[Fan XI]
  5. GERRARD, Steven
  6. QUINTERO, Alberto
  7. BRADLEY, Michael
  8. PIATTI, Ignacio
  9. BARNETTA, Tranquillo
  10. PONTIUS, Chris


Forwards


  1. GIOVINCO, Sebastian[Fan XI]
  2. DROGBA, Didier[Fan XI]
  3. VILLA, David[Fan XI via FIFA 16 voting]
  4. WONDOLOWSKI, Chris
  5. SAPONG, C.J.
  6. DEMPSEY, Clint
  7. AMARIKWA, Quincy
  8. LARIN, Cyle
  9. LE TOUX, Sebastien
  10. WRIGHT-PHILLIPS, Bradley


The "Fan XI" designation next to a player's name means he is on the provisional Fan XI roster. The Fan XI consists of three defenders, four midfields, and three forwards. (The third forward will be selected using EA Sports FIFA 16 voting.)


ALL-STAR STARTING XI & ROSTER:

MLS All-Star head coach, Dominic Kinnear (San Jose Earthquakes), will select the All-Star Team's starting XI and matchday roster from the Fan XI, two Commissioner picks, and a pool of players who received at least two votes in MLS player-only voting.