MASL ANNOUNCES MAJOR INDIVIDUAL AWARD FINALISTS

CARLSBAD, CA (April 8, 2021) – The Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) today announced the Finalists for the 2021 Major Individual Awards.

Each active MASL player, head coach, and one member of each team front office were invited to submit one ballot. Voting was based on the regular season performances.

Calculating the 1st, 2nd and 3rd All-MASL Teams are based on a point system. Players receive three points for a 1st team vote, two points for the 2nd team, and one point for a 3rd team vote. The highest number of points is then calculated to determine three Forward/Midfielders in each team, then two Defenders, and one GK. In case of a tie in points, it is determined by who had more 1st team votes, then 2nd team. The All-Rookie Team is selected by the highest total votes by position (F, M/F, D, GK). Individual Major Awards are based on the highest number of total votes. Tiebreakers go to the player with the most all league points or it can be determined a tie.

2021 Voting Ballots Submitted:

2021 MAJOR INDIVIDUAL AWARD FINALISTS

Most Valuable Player:

Franck Tayou - Ontario Fury

Ian Bennett - Florida Tropics

Juan Carlos Gonzalez - Ontario Fury

Defender of the Year:

Cesar Cerda - San Diego Sockers

Robert Palmer - Ontario Fury

Stefan Mijatovic - St. Louis Ambush

Rookie of the Year:

Bruno Henrique - Florida Tropics

Lucas Sousa - Kansas City Comets

Rian Marques - Kansas City Comets

Goalkeeper of the Year:

Claysson De Lima - Ontario Fury

Hugo Silva - Florida Tropics

Paulo Nascimento - St. Louis Ambush

Coach of the Year:

Jimmy Nordberg - Ontario Fury

Clay Roberts - Florida Tropics

Hewerton Moreira - St. Louis Ambush

The Remaining 2021 MASL Awards Schedule of Announcement:

Friday, April 9 – Major Individual Awards