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After tying the single-season scoring record and leading his team to the Supporters’ Shield, Chris Wondolowski easily wins the MLS MVP award.

  • Jeremiah Oshan

    Jeremiah Oshan

    Chris Wondolowski named 2012 MLS MVP

    Kelley L Cox-US PRESSWIRE

    That all seems just about right for what will surely go down in MLS history as arguably the greatest offensive season. Not only did Wondolowski score 27 goals, but he also had a career-high seven assists. The combined total of 34 goals and assists were the most in league history, besting Lassiter’s 1996 campaign in which he scored 27 goals with four assists. Wondolowski’s goal total was more than Chivas USA scored as a team all year.

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