How it is awarded:
The Man of the Match voting is used to determine the Man of the Year Award.  A player receives 3 points for first place votes, 2 points for second place votes, and 1 point for third place votes. The player who receives the most points for the game receives 3 points toward the Man of the Year vote and the second and third highest players receive 2 and 1 points respectivelyThe Man of the Match voting is used to determine the Man of the Year Award.  A player receives 3 points for first place votes, 2 points for second place votes, and 1 point for third place votes. The player who receives the most points for the game receives 3 points toward the Man of the Year vote and the second and third highest players receive 2 and 1 points respectively.

When it is awarded:
The award is traditionally presented on the pitch at halftime at the last home game of the season.

"Man of the Year" Award Winners
2009	2008	2007	2006	2005
Shalrie Joseph	Matt Reis	Taylor Twellman	Andy Dorman	Clint Dempsey
2004	2003	2002	2001	2000
Taylor Twellman	Taylor Twellman	Taylor Twellman	Marco Antonio Lemes Tozze (Catê)	Rusty Pierce
1999	1998	1997	1996
Dan Calichman	Edwin Gorter	Walter Zenga	Alberto "Beto" Naveda