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.
Presentation of 2012 award to Lee Nguyen
Previous Winners
2010 - Matt Reis
2009 - Shalrie Joseph
2008 - Matt Reis
2007 - Taylor Twellman
2006 - Andy Dorman
2005 - Taylor Twellman
2004 - Clint Dempsey
2003 - Taylor Twellman
2002 - Taylor Twellman
2001 - Marco Antonio Lemes Tozze (Catê)
2000 - Rusty Pierce
1999 - Dan Calichman
1998 - Edwin Gorter
1997 - Walter Zenga
1996 - Alberto “Beto” Naveda




