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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Oct 27, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; D.C. United goalkeeper Bill Hamid (28) kicks the ball against the Montreal Impact in the first half of a knockout round game in the 2016 MLS Playoffs at RFK Stadium. The Impact won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 27, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; D.C. United goalkeeper Bill Hamid (28) kicks the ball against the Montreal Impact in the first half of a knockout round game in the 2016 MLS Playoffs at RFK Stadium. The Impact won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Bill Hamid of the Philadelphia Union wasn’t a finalist for the 2016 season, but much expected out of the American goaltender.

Goalie of the Year

  • Mark Shannon – Clint Irwin
  • Jaymes Grider – Brian Rowe
  • Nathan Reynolds – Luis Robles
  • Eric Harris – Bill Hamid
  • Antonio Rubio – Bill Hamid
  • John Jankosky – Bill Hamid
  • Jordan Jacobsen – Nick Rimando
  • Tyler Hanson – David Ousted
  • Gareth Wolff – David Ousted
  • Matt Nelson – Stefan Frei
  • Chris Ashley – Clint Irwin
  • John Kovachi – Bill Hamid

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Harkes tried to see if an English team would scoop him up, but to no avail.  While he was testing the waters DC United was waiting for him to fall to them.  And thats what happened. Many people expect the 21-year-old to walk away with Rookie of the Year honours this season.

Rookie of the Year

  • Mark Shannon – Miles Robinson
  • Jaymes Grider – Ian Harkes
  • Nathan Reynolds – Brooks Lennon
  • Eric Harris – Julian Gressel
  • Antonio Rubio – Jake Nerwinski
  • John Jankosky – Ian Harkes
  • Jordan Jacobsen – Ian Harkes
  • Tyler Hanson – Ian Harkes
  • Gareth Wolff- Ian Harkes
  • Matt Nelson – Brooks Lennon
  • Chris Ashley – Ian Harkes
  • John Kovachi – Ian Harkes

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Oscar Pareja and FC Dallas are once again looking like a powerhouse team.  And once again Pareja should walk away with Coach of the Year honours.

Coach of the Year

  • Mark Shannon – Oscar Pareja
  • Jaymes Grider – Veljko Paunovic
  • Nathan Reynolds – Carl Robinson
  • Eric Harris – Oscar Pareja
  • Antonio Rubio – Ben Olsen
  • John Jankosky – Ben Olsen
  • Jordan Jacobsen – Ben Olsen
  • Tyler Hanson – Jason Kreis
  • Gareth Wolff- Greg Vanney
  • Matt Nelson – Veljko Paunovic
  • Chris Ashley – Greg Berhalter
  • John Kovachi – Oscar Pareja