In one of the most closely contested races in Sounder at Heart voting history, Gustav Svensson took home this year’s Defender of the Year title. Goose got 31.6% of the overall vote in the category, with Stefan Frei sitting closely behind with 31.2%.
In a year that featured a lot of defensive rotation due to injuries, suspensions, and retirement, it was the team’s holding midfielder and goalkeeper whose consistency proved critical across the long regular season. They were there for the team’s highest moments and helped dig them out of their low points.
Also receiving a strong number of votes were Kim Kee-hee (10.