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Major League Soccer Awards: Chris Wondolowski, Edson Buddle, David Ferreira MVP Finalists

It appears voters have followed a well worn path when choosing MLS MVP finalists: high scorers who play on good teams.

In Chris Wondolowski, Edson Buddle and David Ferreira, the voters have chosen the top two goal scorers and the player with the second most combined goals and assists.

Wondolowski scored 18 goals to win the Golden Boot, accounting for 53 percent of the playoff-bound Earthquakes.

Buddle needed just 24 matches to score his 17 goals, while helping the Galaxy to the Supporters’ Shield.

Although lacking the gaudy numbers of the other two, Ferreira's eight goals and 13 assists were one of the driving forces behind FC Dallas' MLS record 19-match unbeaten streak.

Announcements for the award winners with Rookie of the Year, Fair Play Individual & Team of the Year, and Goalkeeper of the Year on Nov. 3, with MVP being the last award announced on Nov. 17.

Complete list of the other finalists:

Goalkeeper of the Year Finalists

Fair Play Finalists - Individual

Comeback Player of the Year Finalists

Visa Defender of the Year Finalists

MLS W.O.R.K.S. Humanitarian of the Year Finalists

adidas Referee of the Year Finalists

  • Mark Geiger
  • Kevin Stott
  • Baldomero Toledo

Rookie of the Year Finalists

Coach of the Year Finalists

  • Hans Backe (New York Red Bulls)
  • Schellas Hyndman (FC Dallas)
  • Jason Kreis (Real Salt Lake)

Newcomer of the Year Finalists

Awards Announcements Schedule:

Schedule subject to change

Nov. 3: Rookie of the Year, Fair Play Individual & Team of the Year, and Goalkeeper of the Year

Nov. 5: Visa Defender and adidas Referee/Assistant Referee of the Year

Nov. 8: MLS W.O.R.K.S. Humanitarian of the Year

Nov. 10: Newcomer and Comeback Player of the Year

Nov. 11: MLS Coach of the Year

Nov. 15: 2010 MLS Best XI

Nov. 17: AT&T Goal of the Year and NAPA Auto Parts Save of the Year

Nov. 19: Volkswagen MVP & Commissioner’s Award

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