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Thiago Almada named 2023 MLS Young Player of the Year

In the least surprising news of the season, Thiago Almada has been named the 2023 MLS Young Player of the Year. The MVP candidate takes home the honor as the league’s best player at age 22 or under.

Major League Soccer today announced @ATLUTD midfielder Thiago Almada as the 2023 MLS Young Player of the Year.https://t.co/vky7fna7nx

— MLS Communications (@MLS_PR) November 6, 2023

It was a star-making campaign for the Argentina national team playmaker as he notched 11 goals and an MLS-leading 19 assists.