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With the MLS Cup Playoffs in full swing, the finalists for the end-of-season awards have been announced. They were determined by a vote among MLS players, staff and members of the media, with the three groups making up 33.3% of the final vote. Inter Miami is well represented in the finalists with a league-high six players, which makes sense after setting a new points record in a single season.
In his first full season in the competition, Lionel Messi is going for his first MVP, but he will have to compete against his teammate Luis Suarez for the honor. The Columbus Crew are right behind the Herons with five finalists, while LAFC has three. Once the prizes are announced, this story will be updated with the winners accordingly.
Landon Donovan MLS MVP Finalists
- Christian Benteke (DC United)
- Evander (Portland Timbers)
- Cucho Hernández (Columbus crew)
- Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF)
- Luis Suarez (Inter Miami CF)
Sigi Schmid MLS Coach of the Year finalists
- Chris Armas (Colorado Rapids)
- Gerardo “Tata” Martino (Inter Miami CF)
- Wilfried Nancy (Columbus crew)
Impact Award Finalists
- Andrew Farrell (New England Revolution)
- Darlington Nagbe (Columbus crew)
- Ilie Sánchez (LAFC)
Finalists of MLS Comeback Player of the Year
- Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC)
- Maxi Moralez (New York City FC)
- Lewis Morgan (New York Red Bulls)
Finalists MLS Defender of the Year
- Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF)
- Steven Moreira (Columbus crew)
- Jackson Ragen (Seattle Sounders FC)
Finalists MLS Goalkeeper of the Year
- Kristijan Kahlina (Charlotte FC)
- Hugo Lloris (LAFC)
- Patrick Schulte (Columbus crew)
Finalists MLS Newcomer of the Year
- Luca Orellano (FC Cincinnati)
- Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy)
- Luis Suarez (Inter Miami CF)
MLS Young Player of the Year Finalists
- Diego Gómez (Inter Miami CF)
- Diego Luna (real salt lake)
- Cristian Olivera (LAFC)