MLS announces 2024 Year-End Awards Nominees, Leo Messi shortlisted in MLS MVP award
Major League Soccer today announced finalists for the 2024 MLS Year-End Awards, honoring the league’s top performers during the regular season.
Among the finalists are individuals representing 15 MLS clubs, with the winners set to be announced throughout the Audi 2024 Cup Playoffs. Supporters' Shield winners Inter Miami CF are the most represented club (six finalists), followed by Columbus Crew (five) and LAFC (three).
Landon Donovan MLS MVP Finalists
Given to the Most Valuable Player in MLS during the 2024 regular season.
Benteke, Christian - D.C. United
Evander - Portland Timbers
Hernández, Cucho - Columbus Crew
Suárez, Luis - Inter Miami CF
Sigi Schmid MLS Coach of the Year Finalists
Given to the top MLS head coach during the 2024 regular season.
Armas, Chris - Colorado Rapids
Martino, Gerardo ‘Tata’ - Inter Miami CF
Nancy, Wilfried - Columbus Crew
MLS Newcomer of the Year Finalists
“Newcomer” is defined as a player with previous professional experience who made his MLS debut in 2024.
Orellano, Luca - FC Cincinnati
Pec, Gabriel - LA Galaxy
Suárez, Luis - Inter Miami CF
MLS Young Player of the Year Finalists
Given to the best young player in MLS during the 2024 regular season. Eligible players must be born on or after Jan. 1, 2002.
Gómez, Diego - Inter Miami CF
Luna, Diego - Real Salt Lake
Olivera, Cristian - LAFC
MLS Defender of the Year Finalists
Given to the best defender in MLS during the 2024 regular season.
Alba, Jordi - Inter Miami CF
Moreira, Steven - Columbus Crew
Ragen, Jackson - Seattle Sounders FC
MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Finalists
Given to the best goalkeeper in MLS during the 2024 regular season.
Kahlina, Kristijan - Charlotte FC
Lloris, Hugo - LAFC
Schulte, Patrick - Columbus Crew
MLS Comeback Player of the Year Finalists
Honors an MLS player who has overcome a severe injury and/or adversity, thus missing a significant portion of the 2023 season, and shown improved performance to achieve success during the 2024 season.
Lod, Robin - Minnesota United FC
Moralez, Maxi - New York City FC
Morgan, Lewis - New York Red Bulls
Audi Goals Drive Progress Impact Award Finalists
Honors an MLS player who showed outstanding dedication to charitable efforts and serving the community during the 2024 season.
Farrell, Andrew - New England Revolution
Nagbe, Darlington - Columbus Crew
Sánchez, Ilie - LAFC
MLS Referee of the Year Finalists
Best performing head referee of the 2024 MLS season.
Fischer, Drew
Gonzales, Guido
Szpala, Lukasz
MLS Assistant Referee of the Year Finalists
Best performing assistant referee of the 2024 MLS season.
Atkins, Kyle
Brown, Logan
Hanson, Jeremy
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