We’re about a third of the way through the MLS season. That’s as good a time as any to check up on the award races, which are starting to become clearer. So as part of Week 12’s review, a look at the top award contenders at this point in the year:
MVP
- Carlos Vela (LAFC)
- Miguel Almiron (Atlanta United)
- Alberth Elis (Houston Dynamo)
- Bradley Wright-Phillips (New York Red Bulls)
- Federico Higuain (Columbus Crew SC)
It’s been a good season for star players. Vela, with seven goals and five assists, has been especially brilliant, leading expansion LAFC to a torrid second-place start despite an early road-heavy schedule.