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
2010	2009	2008	2007	2006
Matt Reis	Shalrie Joseph	Matt Reis	Taylor Twellman	Andy Dorman
2005	2004	2003	2002	2001
Clint Dempsey	Taylor Twellman	Taylor Twellman	Taylor Twellman	Marco Antonio Lemes Tozze (Catê)
2000	1999	1998	1997	1996
Rusty Pierce	Dan Calichman	Edwin Gorter	Walter Zenga	Alberto "Beto" Naveda