With the MLS Cup Playoffs in full swing, the finalists for the end-of-season awards have been announced. They were progressive in a vote alongside MLS players, the employee group and media contributors, with the three teams representing 33.3% of the overall vote. Inter Miami is clearly represented among the finalists with a league-high six players, which is the closest to a single-season record for unused numbers.
In his first full season in the league, Lionel Messi will look for his first MVP, but he will face his teammate Luis Suárez for dignity. The Columbus team is right behind the Herons with five finalists and LAFC has three. As awards are announced, this story will be updated accordingly with the winners.
Landon Donovan finalists for MLS MVP
- Christian Benteke (DC United)
- Evander (Portland Woods)
- Cucho Hernández (Colón Staff)
- Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF)
- Luis Suarez (Inter Miami CF)
Sigi Schmid MLS Coach of the Hour Finalists
- Chris Armas (Colorado Rapids)
- Gerardo “Tata” Martino (Inter Miami CF)
- Wilfried Nancy (Columbus staff)
Affect award finalists
- Andrew Farrell (New England Revolution)
- Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Staff)
- Ilié Sánchez (LAFC)
MLS Comeback Player of the Hour Finalists
- Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC)
- Maxi Moralez (Brandnew York Town FC)
- Lewis Morgan (Brandnew York Purple Bulls)
MLS Defender of the Hour Finalists
- Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF)
- Steven Moreira (Columbus Staff)
- Jackson Ragen (Seattle Sounders FC)
MLS Goalkeeper of the Hour Finalists
- Kristijan Kahlina (Charlotte FC)
- Hugo Lloris (LAFC)
- Patrick Schulte (Columbus staff)
MLS Rookie of the Hour Finalists
- Luca Orellano (FC Cincinnati)
- Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy)
- Luis Suarez (Inter Miami CF)
MLS Youngest Player of the Hour Finalists
- Diego Gomez (Inter Miami CF)
- Diego Luna (Royal Salt Pond)
- Cristian Olivera (LAFC)
