Sporting Kansas City announced the club’s 2017 awards on Friday night at Children’s Mercy Park during Pitch Black, presented by Jaguar and Land Rover of Merriam and Aristocrat Motors. Votes from Sporting KC players, media members and supporters determined the following award winners:
- Most Valuable Player, presented by Jaguar and Land Rover of Merriam: Goalkeeper Tim Melia
- Offensive Player of the Year, presented by Ivy Investments: Forward Gerso
- Defensive Player of the Year, presented by Firedoor Solutions: Defender Ike Opara
- Newcomer of the Year: Midfielder Ilie
- Goal of the Year, presented by Rosnet: Defender Ike Opara
In addition, Sporting Kansas City selected the following award winners:
- The Neal and Jeanne Patterson Humanitarian of the Year: Defender Seth Sinovic
- Swope Park Rangers Most Valuable Player, presented by Henry Wurst, Inc.