Comparing a goal-scoring forward to rarely attacking right back is a fool’s errand, but it is the errand that any of Major League Soccer’s awards voters must complete. The candidates for Rookie of the Year are limited to a player on their first professional contract—essentially Homegrown Players and recent draftees. Basically, it’s down to Keegan Rosenberry or Jordan Morris.
Yes, Jack Harrison finished higher in the 24 under 24 list than Morris. That list was formulated during the middle of the season. It includes projections towards the future and is not an award based on 2016 performances.