Finalists Announced for MLS 2024 Awards
Players, coaches, and exceptional contributors from a variety of categories were featured in the Major League Soccer (MLS) 2024 End-of-Season Awards finalists, which were announced Thursday. Superstars Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi of Inter Miami are finalists; Suarez is running for both MVP and Newcomer of the Year, while Messi is vying for MVP.
Landon Donovan MLS MVP Finalists
- Christian Benteke (D.C. United)
- Evander (Portland Timbers)
- Cucho Hernández (Columbus Crew)
- Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF)
- Luis Suárez (Inter Miami CF)
Sigi Schmid MLS Coach of the Year Finalists
- Chris Armas (Colorado Rapids)
- Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino (Inter Miami CF)
- Wilfried Nancy (Columbus Crew)
Audi Goals Drive Progress Impact Award Finalists
- Andrew Farrell (New England Revolution)
- Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew)
- Ilie Sánchez (LAFC)
MLS Comeback Player of the Year Finalists
- Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC)
- Maxi Moralez (New York City FC)
- Lewis Morgan (New York Red Bulls)
MLS Defender of the Year Finalists
- Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF)
- Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew)
- Jackson Ragen (Seattle Sounders FC)
MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Finalists
- Kristijan Kahlina (Charlotte FC)
- Hugo Lloris (LAFC)
- Patrick Schulte (Columbus Crew)
MLS Newcomer of the Year Finalists
- Luca Orellano (FC Cincinnati)
- Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy)
- Luis Suárez (Inter Miami CF)
MLS Young Player of the Year Finalists
- Diego Gómez (Inter Miami CF)
- Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake)
- Cristian Olivera (LAFC)
Winners of each award will be announced throughout the MLS Playoffs, adding excitement to the postseason as fans and teams await the outcomes.
