Orlando player Nani (white jersey) is dejected as he walks across the pitch while Portland celebrates behind him after the MLS is Back Tournament championship game of Orlando City vs. Portland Timbers at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Portland won the game 2-1. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Orlando City captain Nani didn’t reel in an MLS is Back Player of the Tournament award following the Lions’ surprising run to the final, but fans overwhelming endorsed him.
Portland’s Sebastián Blanco won the media vote, finishing with 49.1% of votes among four players nominated for tournament MVP.