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Alphonso Davies named finalist for 2016 USL Rookie of the Year

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Midfielder Alphonso Davies was named as a finalist for the 2016 USL Rookie of the Year, the league announced on Wednesday.

Fresh off the heels of being named Most Promising Player at this year's Whitecaps FC Player Awards, presented by BMO, the 15-year-old winger is one of three nominees for the league honour. Also vying for the award are New York Red Bulls II forward and Most Valuable Player candidate Brandon Allen and Rochester Rhinos defender Joe Farrell.

The winner will be announced during USL Awards Week between Monday, October 31 and Friday, November 4.