The National Soccer Hall of Fame has announced its finalists for Class of 2021 consideration, placing 20 individuals on the Player ballot and another 10 apiece on the Veteran and Builder Ballots.
The Player ballot has nine individuals whose illustrious playing careers involved significant MLS contributions. They include Inter Miami CF co-owner and president of soccer operations David Beckham, US men's national team head coach Gregg Berhalter and CF Montreal head coach Thierry Henry.
Others are Austin FC head coach Josh Wolff, Real Salt Lake assistant coach Pablo Mastroeni and New England Revolution academy coach Shalrie Joseph, as well as LA Galaxy academy director (soccer operations) Kevin Hartman and Columbus Crew SC front office member Frankie Hejduk.