MLS has announced the finalists for the many year-end awards, including MVP and Coach of the Year.
MLS MVP
– Christian Benteke (D.C. United)
– Evander (Portland Timbers)
– Cucho Hernández (Columbus Crew)
– Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF)
– Luis Suárez (Inter Miami CF)
Coach of the Year
– Chris Armas (Colorado Rapids)
– Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino (Inter Miami CF)
– Wilfried Nancy (Columbus Crew)
Audi Goals Drive Progress Impact Award
– Andrew Farrell (New England Revolution)
– Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew)
– Ilie Sánchez (LAFC)
MLS Comeback Player of the Year
– Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC)
– Maxi Moralez (New York City FC)
– Lewis Morgan (New York Red Bulls)
MLS Defender of the Year
– Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF)
– Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew)
– Jackson Ragen (Seattle Sounders FC)
MLS Goalkeeper of the Year
– Kristijan Kahlina (Charlotte FC)
– Hugo Lloris (LAFC)
– Patrick Schulte (Columbus Crew)
MLS Newcomer of the Year
– Luca Orellano (FC Cincinnati)
– Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy)
– Luis Suárez (Inter Miami CF)
MLS Young Player of the Year
– Diego Gómez (Inter Miami CF)
– Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake)
– Cristian Olivera (LAFC)
The MVP award will be announced by the end of November, before the MLS Cup Final on December 7.