We had an international break this week — not a very well-timed one, at that — so there was only one MLS match; Colorado defeated the Dynamo 3-2 in Houston on Saturday.
With just two weeks until Decision Day and the end of the regular season, we’re taking a look at the top five contenders for the Newcomer of the Year award, which was easily won last year by Sebastian Giovinco. This award honors the best-performing player in his first season in MLS; no rookies will be on this list, as they have their own award.
Let’s get going: