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

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
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
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