MLS Multiplex Writer’s Predictions: Regular Season & Playoff Awards

ByMark Shannon|

Mar 7, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Fireworks light then sky at Providence Park before the Portland Timbers play Real Salt Lake . Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

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Three of the top five teams in the MLS last year are expected to compete for the supporters shield in 2017 according to our experts.

Supporters Shield:

Mark Shannon – FC Dallas
Jaymes Grider – NYCFC
Nathan Reynolds – NYCFC
Eric Harris – Toronto FC
Antonio Rubio – Toronto FC
John Jankosky – FC Dallas
Jordan Jacobsen – FC Dallas
Tyler Hanson – FC Dallas
Gareth Wolff – Toronto FC
Matt Nelson – Toronto FC
Chris Ashley – Columbus
John Kovachi – Toronto FC

May 7, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto FC forward Sebastian Giovinco (10) shows off the Golden Boot award given to him for being leading scorer in the 2015 MLS season prior to kickoff against FC Dallas at BMO Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Most people expect a big season from the Attomic Ant, and they also expect him to walk away with another Golden Boot.

Golden Boot:

Mark Shannon – Sebastian Giovinco
Jaymes Grider – Nemanja Nikolic
Nathan Reynolds – Sebastian Giovinco
Eric Harris – Giovani Dos Santos
Antonio Rubio – Matteo Mancosu
John Jankosky – Sebastian Giovinco
Jordan Jacobsen – David Villa
Tyler Hanson – Nemanja Nikolic
Gareth Wolff – Sebastian Giovinco
Matt Nelson – Sebastian Giovinco
Chris Ashley – Ola Kamara
John Kovachi – Sebastian Giovinco