I wish I could say that removing Dwayne De Rosario from my latest list of MLS awards tracking wasn’t motivated by last week’s selfish and ridiculous stunt. But that would be a big ol’ honkin’ lie. (For more on that, and what it might signal in the bigger picture, check this out.)
Updated MLS awards tracking
He was third on my list at the last award tracker version. The truth is, I just couldn’t vote for a guy as MVP whose entire scope of motivation can be fairly called into question after last week’s shenanigan. Besides that, it’s going to be difficult to vote for someone for MVP whose team didn’t make the playoffs. That’s a banner we’ve run up the old flagpole before – and I think it’s still flying.
So, here are my current choices for MVP and other league awards. (With apologies to my fellow SB Nation bloggers; I got busy and stiffed ‘em on my choices when the were looking to compile them during the week. Bad blogger! Bad!)
MLS MVP
1. Fredy Montero, Seattle
2. David Ferreira, FC Dallas
3. Landon Donovan,
(Guys who could still sneak in late:
For updated lists on the other awards, click forward...)
Defender of the Year:
1. Jamison Olave,
2.
3. Omar Gonzalez,
(Guys who could sneak in late:
Goalkeeper of the Year
1. Nick Rimando,
2. Kevin Hartma, Dallas
3.
(A guy who could still sneak in late:
Coach of the Year:
1. Schellas Hyndman, FC Dallas
2.
3. Jason Kreis,
Rookie of the Year:
1.
2.
3. Danny Mwanga,
(A guy who could still sneak in late:
Newcomer of the Year
1. Alvaro Saborio,
2.
3.
(A guy who could still sneak in late: Thierry Henry.)
Comeback Player of the Year
1. Sebastien Le Toux,
2. Bobby Convey,
3.
(A guy who could still sneak in late:
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