Complete list of finalists for 2016 End of Year Awards
The lists are in. Major League Soccer unveiled the finalists for its annual End of Year Awards on Tuesday, dropping the shortlists for all seven individual honours.
An all-New York affair will see Red Bulls teammates Bradley Wright-Phillips and Sacha Kljestan battle alongside city rival David Villa for the most coveted trophy, the MLS MVP award.
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Meanwhile, American phenom Jordan Morris' prolific season leading the attack in Seattle makes him the favorite to capture Rookie of the Year honors.
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The complete list of finalists for all seven awards is as follows:
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While it'll fly somewhat under the radar, the most intriguing grouping could very well be the Coach of the Year shortlist. Pablo Mastroeni's revitalization of the Colorado Rapids will need to beat out Oscar Pareja's masterminding of a Supporters' Shield triumph, and Patrick Vieira's ability to strike the proper balance with a lopsided squad.
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