With the Audi 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs fast approaching, the league recently announced the nominees for end-of-season awards.
Landon Donovan MLS MVP
Quakes forwards Chris Wondolowski and Marco Ureña and defender Florian Jungwirth were among 53 nominees for the league’s most prestigious awards.
Defender of the Year
Jungwirth and Homegrown rookie Nick Lima were the two nominees from San Jose. In total, 33 players from around the league are included on the ballot.
The Newcomer of the Year Awards is only for players with previous professional experience that made their MLS debuts in 2017.