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Mid Season Award Predictions

By Zach Lahey

Oct 25, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York City FC forward David Villa (7) waves after the MLS game against the New England Revolution at Yankee Stadium. The Revolution won, 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York City FC forward David Villa (7) waves after the MLS game against the New England Revolution at Yankee Stadium. The Revolution won, 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /
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Every team has played fourteen matches this far and the middle point of the season is fast approaching. Many players in Major League Soccer have been impressive so far. Sacha Kljestan is on track to reach over twenty assists, while Chris Wondolowski has found his 2010 form. The question is who will take home all the MLS Awards at the end go the season?

This is MLS Multiplex’s predictions of which players will be selected to receive these awards.

MLS Rookie of the Year: Keegan Rosenberry

The Georgetown graduate has been a blessing for the Philadelphia Union. The right back was selected No.3 overall in the MLS SuperDraft. He has stopped some of the best attackers in the league which includes Robbie Keane and Didier Drogba. He continues to impress every week, do not be surprised if he receives a USMNT call up in the future.

In Contention: Jordan Morris and Jonathan Campbell

MLS Golden Boot: Bradley Wright Phillips

The start of the season did not go as planned for Wright Phillips. He did not score a goal in the first seven games of the season. In the last seven, he has scored eight which includes a hat trick against Toronto. If Kljestan continues to assist him, he will easy secure the Golden Boot.

May 28, 2016; Harrison, NJ, USA; New York Red Bulls forward Bradley Wright-Phillips (99) is hugged by head coach Jesse Marsch as he leaves the game after scoring 3 goals against the Toronto FC at Red Bull Arena. The New York Red Bulls won 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
May 28, 2016; Harrison, NJ, USA; New York Red Bulls forward Bradley Wright-Phillips (99) is hugged by head coach Jesse Marsch as he leaves the game after scoring 3 goals against the Toronto FC at Red Bull Arena. The New York Red Bulls won 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

In Contention: David Villa, Sebastian Giovinco, and Chris Wondolowski

MLS Defender of the Year: Axel Sjoberg

This award is very difficult to predict, but Sjoberg has been the best defender in MLS. He has helped the Rapids secure first place in the Western Conference. Right now, Sjoberg deserves to be an MLS All-Star.

In Contention: Laurent Ciman, Steve Birnbaum, and Drew Moor

MLS Coach of the Year: Pablo Mastroeni

If Colorado remains in the top three of the Western Conference, Mastroeni will receive this award. A year ago, Mastroeni was the coach of the last place Colorado Rapids. Now he has led them to be first place in the Western Conference. No more explanation needed.

In Contention: Jim Curtin, Jesse Marsch, and Oscar Pareja

MLS Goalkeeper of the Year: Andre Blake

Blake has been a standout goalkeeper for the Union over the first half of the season. He has recorded three shutouts and over thirty saves. He has also featured for the Jamaican National Team. Blake has been brilliant especially with such a young defense. If he continues his recent form, he will win this award.

In Contention: David Ousted, Zac MacMath, and Nick Rimando.

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Landon Donavan MVP Award: Sebastian Giovinco

Giovinco won the award last season and will win it again this year. He has been extremely valuable to the success Toronto has had over the last two seasons. Giovinco is currently out with an injury but, he has eight goals in thirteen games. If he stays healthy for the rest of the season, there will be a good chance he wins this award.

In Contention: Sacha Kljestan, Ignacio Piatti, and David Villa

Leave comments below about who should win all these awards.

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