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

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
2024 Gabriel Pec LA Galaxy

References

  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. November 4, 2024. Retrieved November 4, 2024.