TAMPA, Fla. – The United Soccer League announced today New York Red Bulls II forward Brandon Allen had been voted the 2016 USL Rookie of the Year after setting a USL record for goals in a rookie season to lead the side to the first silverware in its history.
The 2016 USL Awards were voted on by team management and a league-wide media panel that included representation from every USL market. Voting was conducted following the conclusion of the 2016 USL regular season.
“Going into the USL I think I was confident, but I also wanted to prove myself,” said Allen.