Major League Soccer today announced the finalists for the 2016 End of Year Awards, honoring the league’s top performers during the 2016 MLS regular season.
Three members of the Rapids made the cut for their respective positions and have the chance to be named the league's best in 2016.
Axel Sjöberg made the Defender of the Year Finalists, alongside FC Dallas defender Matt Hedges and LA Galaxy's Jelle Van Damme.
Despite only playing half of the season, Tim Howard made the shortlist for Allstate Goalkeeper of the Year, with Andre Blake of Phildalephia Union and Luis Robles of New York Red Bulls.