MLS Newcomer of the Year Award

The MLS Newcomer of the Year Award is awarded by Major League Soccer to a player who has professional experience in another league and has an outstanding season in his first season of play in MLS.[1] The award was introduced in 2007; its votes are collected from team staff, players, and members of the media.[2][3]

Winners edit

Season Player[3] Club[3]
2007   Luciano Emilio D.C. United
2008   Darren Huckerby San Jose Earthquakes
2009   Fredy Montero Seattle Sounders FC
2010   Álvaro Saborío Real Salt Lake
2011   Mauro Rosales Seattle Sounders FC
2012   Federico Higuaín Columbus Crew SC
2013   Diego Valeri Portland Timbers
2014   Pedro Morales Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2015   Sebastian Giovinco Toronto FC
2016   Nicolás Lodeiro Seattle Sounders FC
2017   Miguel Almirón Atlanta United FC
2018   Zlatan Ibrahimović LA Galaxy
2019   Carles Gil New England Revolution
2020   Lucas Zelarayán Columbus Crew SC
2021   Cristian Arango Los Angeles FC
2022   Thiago Almada Atlanta United FC
2023   Giorgos Giakoumakis Atlanta United FC

References edit

  1. ^ Creditor, Avi (November 12, 2018). "Zlatan Ibrahimovic Named MLS Newcomer of the Year". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  2. ^ "Sebastian Giovinco named MLS Newcomer of the Year". CBC Sports. November 23, 2015. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c "MLS Newcomer of the Year winners". Major League Soccer. January 1, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2023.