Atlanta United

Atlanta United well-represented on MLS awards list

081821 Atlanta: Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco reacts to scoring a goal against Toronto FC with Josef Martinez cheering him on for a 1-0 lead during the first half in a MLS soccer match on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, in Atlanta.   “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
081821 Atlanta: Atlanta United midfielder Ezequiel Barco reacts to scoring a goal against Toronto FC with Josef Martinez cheering him on for a 1-0 lead during the first half in a MLS soccer match on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
Oct 28, 2021

Nine Atlanta United players and its manager were included on the MLS end-of-the-season awards list released Thursday.

Ezequiel Barco, with seven goals and seven assists, and Marcelino Moreno, with nine goals and five assists, are among the candidates for MVP.

Miles Robinson is among the candidates for Defender of the Year. He is among the leaders in duel success rate in the league.

Josef Martinez, with a team-leading 11 goals, is among the candidates for Comeback Player of the Year. He missed most of the season after suffering a torn ACL.

Luiz Araujo, who has three goals and four assists, is among the candidates for Newcomer of the Year and Young Player of the Year. George Bello, with one goal and three assists, and Barco also are among candidates for Young Player of the Year. Santiago Sosa is among the candidates for Newcomer of the Year.

Mikey Ambrose is among the candidates for Humanitarian of the Year.

Brad Guzan, with nine shutouts, is among the candidates for Goalkeeper of the Year.

Gonzalo Pineda is among the candidates for Manager of the Year.

Voting starts Friday and ends Nov. 8.

The lists:

MVP

Goalkeeper of the Year

Defender of the Year

Newcomer of the Year

Young Player of the Year

Comeback Player of the Year

Humanitarian of the Year

Coach of the Year

Referee of the Year

Assistant Referee of the Year

About the Author

Doug Roberson covers the Atlanta United and Major League Soccer.

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