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Fan voting now open for 2016 NWSL end of season awards - five Thorns FC players and head coach Mark Parsons up for awards

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) announced Tuesday the list of finalists for Most Valuable Player, Defender of the Year presented by Coppertone® from Bayer's Consumer Health Division, Goalkeeper of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year and Best XI.

In the final round of voting - owners, general managers, head coaches, players, media and fans will vote from now to Sept. 29 at 11:59 p.m. ET to determine the individual award winners as well as the 2016 NWSL Best XI.

FAN VOTING IS NOW OPEN - VOTE HERE

2016 NWSL Awards - Finalists

Coach of the Year

Jim Gabarra - Washington Spirit
After joining the Spirit during the offseason, Jim Gabarra led the club to several milestones in his first year with the team after spending the previous three seasons with Sky Blue FC.