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	MLS names Best Defender, Comeback Player and Referee of the Year
		Hall was awarded the OSI Referee of the Year for the second year in a row.
		The MLS Defender of the Year and the MLS Comeback player of the Year winners were determined by equal voting from the media, MLS players and MLS coaches and general managers.
		All defenders on MLS rosters during the 2006 season were eligible for the Defender of the Year award.
	www.mysoccer.com /mls6/awd1024.php (449 words)

	MLS names season's Best Eleven
		A finalist for MLS defender of the year, Burciaga Jr.
		A finalist for the 2006 Defender of the Year award and the winner of the 2005 Defender of the Year award, he has increasingly stood out for his defensive efforts.
		A two-time winner of the MLS Goal of the Year Award, De Rosario is currently in contention for a third-straight award with a 55-yard shot that beat Chicago Fire goalkeeper Zach Thornton back on August 30.
	www.mysoccer.com /mls6/fe1112.php (1300 words)

	soccerFLA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Boswell won the MLS Defender of the Year award only a year after entering the league in 2005 as an un-drafted player.
		The award caps off a strong individual year for Boswell, as he was selected to start the MLS All-Star Game in the league's victory over English Premier League Champions Chelsea FC.
		The MLS Defender of the Year was determined by equal voting from the media, MLS players and MLS coaches and general managers.
	soccerfla.com /2006/20061026-5.htm (369 words)

	Major League Soccer - Free net encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		MLS was formed on December 17, 1993, in fulfillment of U.S. Soccer's promise to FIFA to establish a "Division One" professional football (soccer) league in exchange for the staging of the FIFA World Cup USA 1994 in the United States.
		MLS is expected to expand by two new teams by the 2007 season, with Toronto having been approved by the league, and whose city council has approved the construction of a soccer-specific stadium.
		MLS experimented in settling tie games with golden goal overtime periods from 2000 to 2003 (the tie would stand if no team scored after ten minutes), but in 2004 dropped the extra session, turning to a more traditional model of letting ties stand.
	www.netipedia.com /index.php/Major_League_Soccer (4174 words)

	Colorado Rapids. The official site of the Colorado Rapids Major League Soccer Team. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		MLS also announced the finalists for the Gatorade Rookie of the Year and the Official Sports International Referee of the Year.
		The 29-year old was one of only four players in MLS to play every minute of every game (2,700) during the 2004 campaign, leading the League in saves (150) and save percentage (80 percent) while facing the most shots in the League (431).
		The 28-year old was the final line of defense for a team that set a new MLS record by finishing the season with an 18-game undefeated streak, guarding the nets for 48 of the team's 49 total points on the season.
	www.coloradorapids.com /news/newsdetails.asp?ID=736 (1200 words)

	New England Revolution
		Crew goalkeeper Jon Busch is joined by MLS Honda MVP finalist Joe Cannon (Colorado Rapids) and Kevin Hartman (Los Angeles Galaxy) as finalists for the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year award.
		Following are the finalists for the 2004 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, the MLS Gatorade Rookie of the Year and the OSI Referee of the Year:
		MLS coaches, players, the media recognized Abiodun Okulaja (2nd season - Broadview, IL), Kevin Stott (9th season - Rancho Cucamonga, CA) and Kevin Terry (9th season - Carrolton, TX) as finalists for the OSI Referee of the Year award.
	www.revolutionsoccer.net /search/index.cfm?ac=searchdetail&pid=18282&pcid=115 (1567 words)

	Major League Soccer: MLS Cup: News Article
		A runner-up for Defender of the Year last season, Conrad was again impressive this season as he anchored the Kansas City back line.
		The 2005 MLS Defender of the Year award is the second honor that Conrad has snagged in just over one week's time.
		The MLS Defender of the Year was determined by equal voting from the media (33.33 percent), MLS players (33.33 percent) and MLS coaches and general managers (33.33 percent).
	www.mlsnet.com /news/mls_events_news.jsp?ymd=20051025&content_id=46741&vkey=mlscup2005&fext=.jsp (523 words)

	MLS Announces Best XI, Goal Of The Year - Soccer
		The annual awards ceremony is the MLS's version of an All-Pro team, selecting the best 11 players at their respective positions as voted on by media, players, coaches and general managers.
		MLS Cup finalists Dempsey, De Rosario and Clark were also picked as the league's best midfielders, along with Mapp.
		Houston Dynamo striker Brian Ching, the MLS Cup MVP, was also announced the winner of the 2006 Goal of the Year Award this weekend.
	www.wnbc.com /soccer/10309542/detail.html (600 words)

	Notes: D.C. United's Boswell selected MLS defender of the year - USATODAY.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		D.C. United's Bobby Boswell, who entered MLS as an undrafted rookie a year ago, was selected Tuesday as the league's Defender of the Year.
		MLS suspended New England Revolution midfielder Shalrie Joseph for one game and fined him $500 for violent conduct in the Revolution's 1-0 loss to the Chicago Fire on Sunday.
		Barcelona is defending champion of Primera Liga, considered by many to be the world's best, and Champions League, an annual tournament that determines the best clubs in Europe.
	www.usatoday.com /sports/soccer/mls/2006-10-24-boswell-defender-of-year_x.htm?csp=34 (625 words)

	MLS Announces Best XI, Goal Of The Year - Soccer
		The annual awards ceremony is the MLS's version of an All-Pro team, selecting the best 11 players at their respective positions as voted on by media, players, coaches and general managers.
		Perkins' teammate Boswell, the 2006 winner of the MLS Defender of the Year, played 2,700 minutes for United this season while solidifying the back-line.
		Houston Dynamo striker Brian Ching, the MLS Cup MVP, was also announced the winner of the 2006 Goal of the Year Award this weekend.
	www.thedenverchannel.com /soccer/10309542/detail.html (569 words)

	D.C. United's Boswell Named MLS Defender Of The Year - Soccer
		Other MLS awards to be announced Tuesday were the Comeback Player of the Year and the Referee of the Year which went to FC Dallas' Richard Mulronney and referee Brian Hall, respectively.
		Both of the awards are voted on the same way as Defender of the Year.
		Hall was named Referee of the Year for the third time in four years, having also taken home the honor in 2003 and 2005.
	www.kptv.com /soccer/10148271/detail.html (760 words)

	Welcome to The National Soccer Hall of Fame, Located in Oneonta New York. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Kansas City Wizards midfielder Preki became the first two-time MLS Honda MVP winner in League history as he captured the 2003 award six years after his first honor in 1997.
		The announcement was made at the Torrance Marriott on Friday at the annual MLS Cup News Conference presented by Honda in which the winner is revealed on the Friday before the championship game.
		MLS Cup 2003, the League's eighth title match, pits the Chicago Fire against the San Jose Earthquakes on Sunday, November 23 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California (3:30 p.m.
	www.soccerhall.org /news/MLS_MVP_Preki_11212003.htm (528 words)

	NFHS Forum: Penalty Kick plus Red Card?
		Ball is at A's feet but is also close enough to be played by Defender B. Defender B kicks at ball, misses completely and trips A forward who sprawls to the ground.
		It is mostly a case of judging the defenders intent.
		The defender lacked the skill/position to compete fairly with the striker.
	www.nfhs.org /cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=next_topic;f=14;t=000288;go=newer (515 words)

	MLS COACH OF THE YEAR Former Fire Coach Bob Bradley Collects Honor
		Bradley joins Chivas USA defender Jonathan Bornstein in claiming year-end honors, as Bornstein was today named 2006 Gatorade Rookie of the Year.
		Bradley also won Coach of the Year honors in 1998 when he led the Chicago Fire to the MLS Cup championship in its inaugural season, making the 48-year-old Montclair, New Jersey native the first two-time winner of MLS's top coaching honors.
		The MLS Coach of the Year winner was determined by equal voting from the media, MLS players and MLS coaches and general managers.
	www.chicagolandsoccernews.com /article.php?article_id=1884 (302 words)

	soccerFLA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Boswell, a defender for D.C. United who enters the MLS Playoffs with the league’s best record, is among three finalists for the MLS Defender of the Year award.
		Boswell is in his second year with D.C. United after a successful four-year career with the Golden Panthers (2001-04), in which he led the team to four-straight NCAA Tournaments.
		Ralston, an 11-year veteran with MLS and the league’s 1996 Rookie of the Year, was a two-time All-American during his three years with the Golden Panthers (1993-95).
	soccerfla.com /2006/20061019.htm (444 words)

	OregonLive.com: Timbers Weblog
		This year’s MLS draft is not expected to be very deep, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be players taken in the later rounds who can help the Timbers.
		Real Salt Lake, the MLS club that should in no way, shape or form be confused with Real Madrid, will be playing an exhibition match at the University of Portland on Saturday, March 25th according to the master of scoops, Timberlog.
		Andy MacNamara, the radio voice of the Timbers, is a finalist for the 2005 Sportscaster of the Year award for the state of Oregon.
	www.oregonlive.com /weblogs/timbersblog/index.ssf?/mtlogs/olive_timbersblog/archives/2006_01.html (6421 words)

	Major League Soccer: MLS Cup: News Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Along with 10 years of MLS experience, Kamler brought his leadership on and off the field to the Salt Lake City community, earning the U.S. Soccer Foundation Humanitarian of the Year award.
		The MLS Defender of the Year and the MLS Comeback player of the Year winners were determined by equal voting from the media (33.33 percent), MLS players (33.33 percent) and MLS coaches and general managers (33.33 percent).
		All defenders on MLS rosters during the 2005 season were eligible for the Defender of the Year award.
	www.mlsnet.com /news/mls_events_news.jsp?ymd=20051025&content_id=46763&vkey=mlscuppr2005&fext=.jsp (711 words)

	MLS soccer: Virginia's West goes Project 40. Third recent Cavalier to sign with MLS. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Alavanja, who is currently with the U.S. national team, was second in the voting for the Missouri Athletic Club's Player of the Year award and has 24 goals and 23 assists 71 points while in Bloomington.
		The others in this year’s class, which includes Columbia goalkeeper Matt Napoleon and Washington defender Chad McCarty, have yet to be assigned to an MLS club.
		Project 40 participants are paid the league minimum of $24,000, receive a small stipend from Nike, believed to be about $7,000 annually, and $7,500 per year for up to five years to finish their education.
	www.soccertimes.com /mls/1998/jan19.htm (388 words)

	Illinois Youth Soccer Assoc. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		This is the one time of year that you can visit all the uniform and equipment suppliers under one roof, giving you a chance, for example, to try out and price compare uniforms for your team’s upcoming season.
		He is the first defender to win the yearly rookie honor and graduate to the Defender of the Year.
		MLS coaches, general managers, players and members of the Professional Soccer Reporters Association vote for the Defender of the Year Award, for which goalkeepers are ineligible.
	www.iysa.org /web/illinoiskicksMidOctober.html (3143 words)

	Tell Me About: The MLS Defender of the Year (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Unlike the Honda Most Valuable Player Award, the MLS Defender of the Year has mostly been awarded to American players who have experience with the U.S. national team.
		Though the recent winners have not played for MLS Cup winners, several of the former recipients have also won titles in the same year they took home postseason honors.
		The MLS Defender of the Year is determined by a collection of votes from the media, MLS players and MLS coaches and general managers.
	www.ussoccerplayers.com /exclusives/526057.html (430 words)

	MLS: No love lost between D.C. United and Miami in Eastern semifinals.
		Of particular concern to United was, as replays confirmed, a phony dive by McLaren, at least a couple yards from the nearest defender that led to an unwarranted Miami free kick 19 yards from the D.C. goal with United grasping to a 2-1 lead.
		Awards time:The Galaxy’s Cobi Jones and United’s Marco Etcheverry are the hot favorites to win the MLS Most Valuable Player award this year, decided by the league’s coaching staff and general managers.
		Jones, who managed just 14 goals combined in his first two MLS seasons, came second in the scoring charts this year behind the Columbus Crew’s Stern John, with 19 goals and 13 assists, for 51 points.
	www.soccertimes.com /mls/1998/oct03.htm (984 words)

	Howard wins MLS Goalkeeper of the Year - MetroStars / Red Bull New York - Major League Soccer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		A 2001 MLS All-Star, Howard was also named the MetroStars' Honda Team MVP and Team Defender of the Year in 2001.
		The Aquafina Goalkeeper of the Year is awarded to the player judged to be the best all-around goalkeeper during the regular season.
		MLS coaches, general managers, players and members of PSRA submitted their votes after evaluating goalkeepers on a number of areas, including technical skill, statistical ranking and overall leadership.
	www.metrofanatic.com /story.jsp?ID=401 (191 words)

	Guevara named Team MVP, Pope Defender of the Year - MetroStars / Red Bull New York - Major League Soccer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		In addition to his MLS play, Guevara was also a crucial component to the MetroStars 2003 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open run that saw them play in the Final at Giants Stadium on October 15.
		Pope, who is the captain of the Metro was named the 1997 MLS Defender of the Year, and received Best XI honors in 1997 and 1998.
		Mathis made a strong case for the award early in the year when he tallied a goal in every game in the month of May, leading the Metro to a undefeated 4-0-1 record.
	www.metrofanatic.com /mf/story.jsp?ID=1579 (483 words)

	Washington DC United/Los Angeles Galaxy Major League Soccer recap on ESPN (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Three years after overcoming a torrential rain and a two-goal deficit to beat the Los Angeles Galaxy in the inaugural MLS Cup, the United won the rematch 2-0 on Sunday for their third title in the league's four-year history.
		The Galaxy played most of the game without Fraser, their captain and the MLS defender of the year, who broke his collarbone after being pushed from behind by Lassiter in the seventh minute.
		Both teams struggled all game trying to control the ball as it bounced on the rock-hard surface, which had a stripe of dirt running from goal to goal where the grass was worn.
	espn.go.com /soccer/mls/1999/991121/recap/waslos.html (684 words)

	Wizards - 2004 Award Winners - BigSoccer
		Conrad's Defender of the Year honor was well deserved as the 27-year-old anchored the best defensive unit in MLS.
		He had a very good year last year when we were playing a little differently in the back and this year he stepped it up even more and was one of the more solid defenders in the League.
		He was never overmatched whether he was defending against power forwards, quick ones, fast ones or a combination of all of those.
	www.bigsoccer.com /forum/showthread.php?p=3472273 (860 words)

	Boswell Wins MLS Defender of the Year (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		D.C. United defender Bobby Boswell won the 2006 MLS Defender of the Year award.
		USSoccerPlayers (October 24, 2006) -- D.C. United defender Bobby Boswell and FC Dallas midfielder Richard Mulrooney were named the MLS Defender of the Year and MLS Comeback Player of the Year respectively by Major League Soccer on Tuesday.
		Boswell's award comes just a year after entering the league in 2005 as a free agent out of college.
	www.ussoccerplayers.com /latest_soccer_news/528013.html (389 words)

	About Eddie Pope
		After his first year as a dual athlete, Eddie decided to focus on soccer as his lone sport.
		He also garnered the Bic Tough Defender of the Year and was United's nominee for the MLS Fair Play Award for his remarkably spotless disciplinary record.
		His goal in the 96th minute of the inaugural MLS Cup final gave United a 3-2 golden goal victory against Los Angeles Galaxy.
	www.eddiepopefoundation.com /foundation/about_eddie.html (1092 words)

	SI.com - Soccer - Chicago dominates MLS awards - Sunday November 23, 2003 10:59AM
		Damani Ralph was selected Rookie of the Year after setting a single-season MLS rookie scoring record with 11 goals and six assists.
		Carlos Bocanegra was named Defender of the Year despite missing 11 games while playing with the U.S. National Team.
		The 35-year-old Canadian led MLS in nearly every goalkeeping category for most of the season, and had a club-record nine shutouts.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /2003/soccer/11/23/bc.soc.mlsawards.ap/index.html (225 words)

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