MLS Multiplex Writer’s Predictions: Regular Season & Playoff Awards
By Mark Shannon
Most Valuable Player
- Mark Shannon – Giovinco
- Jaymes Grider – Giovinco
- Nathan Reynolds – Lodeiro
- Eric Harris – Giovinco
- Antonio Rubio – Lleget
- John Jankosky – Giovinco
- Jordan Jacobsen – Lodeiro
- Tyler Hanson – Giovinco
- Gareth Wolff- Giovinco
- Matt Nelson- Giovinco
- Chris Ashley – Giovinco
- John Kovachi – Giovinco
In 2015 Giovinco was one of the best players in the MLS on way to the MVP honours and he came close again last season. So we shouldn’t expect less from Seba as he vies for his second MVP trophy.
After a strong 2016 campaign in which he walked away Defensive Player of the Year. Matt Hedges will be expected to do similar things in 2017 for Dallas to have a legit shot at a title.
Defensive Player of the Year
- Mark Shannon – Matt Hedges
- Jaymes Grider – Johan Kappelhof
- Nathan Reynolds – Axel Sjoberg
- Eric Harris – Roman Torres
- Antonio Rubio – Justin Morrow
- John Jankosky – Justin Glad
- Jordan Jacobsen – Jonathan Mensah
- Tyler Hanson – Laurent Ciman
- Gareth Wolff – Matt Hedges
- Matt Nelson – Axel Sjoberg
- Chris Ashley – Walker Zimmerman
- John Kovachi – Matt Hedges