The finalists for each award are listed in alphabetical order below, as well as the announcement schedule for the winner of each.
The finalists earned the most votes in polling of three voting groups:
- Current MLS players
- MLS Clubs (Coaches, Technical Directors/General Managers)
- Media members who consistently covered the 2017 MLS Regular Season
The AT&T Goal of the Year and MLS Save of the Year will be decided by online voting at MLSsoccer.comor the free MLS app from now through November 14.
2017 Major League Soccer Awards Finalists
(Listed in alphabetical order by last name within each award category)
Landon Donovan MLS Most Valuable Player Finalists
- Miguel Almirón (Atlanta United)
- Sebastian Giovinco (Toronto FC)
- Nemanja Nikoliu0107 (Chicago Fire)
- Diego Valeri (Portland Timbers)
- David Villa (New York City FC)
Defender of the Year Finalists
- Justin Morrow (Toronto FC)
- Ike Opara (Sporting Kansas City)
- Kendall Waston (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)
Allstate Goalkeeper of the Year Finalists
- Andre Blake (Philadelphia Union)
- Stefan Frei (Seattle Sounders FC)
- Tim Melia (Sporting Kansas City)
Newcomer of the Year Finalists*
For this award, “newcomer” is defined as a player with previous professional experience who made his MLS debut in 2017
- Miguel Almirón (Atlanta United)
- Josef Martínez (Atlanta United)
- Nemanja Nikoliu0107 (Chicago Fire)
AT&T Rookie of the Year Finalists
For this award, “rookie” is defined as a player without previous professional experience who made his MLS debut in 2017
- Abu Danladi (Minnesota United FC)
- Jack Elliott (Philadelphia Union)
- Julian Gressel (Atlanta United)
Coach of the Year Finalists
- Gerardo "Tata" Martino (Atlanta United)
- Veljko Paunoviu0107 (Chicago Fire)
- Greg Vanney (Toronto FC)
Comeback Player of the Year Finalists
Honors an MLS player who has overcome injuries and/or adversity in order to achieve success during the 2017 regular season
- Clint Dempsey (Seattle Sounders FC)
- Federico Higuaín (Columbus Crew SC)
- Erick Torres (Houston Dynamo)
MLS WORKS Humanitarian of the Year, presented by AdvoCare, Finalists
- Ryan Hollingshead (FC Dallas)
- Matt Lampson (Chicago Fire)
- Luis Robles (New York Red Bulls)
MLS Fair Play Finalists – Individual
Selected by MLS based on objective criteria such as fouls committed, cards received, games and minutes played, as well as subjective evaluation of sportsmanlike behavior.