Major League Soccer has announced finalists for the 2026 MLS Year-End Awards, which honor the league’s top performers during the regular season.

The finalists represent 15 MLS clubs, with the winners set to be announced throughout the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs.

Supporters' Shield champions Nashville SC lead MLS with six finalists, while seven other clubs – FC Cincinnati, Inter Miami CF, St. Louis CITY SC, Philadelphia Union, Red Bull New York, New England Revolution and Vancouver Whitecaps FC – each boast two nominees.

The finalists (outlined below in alphabetical order) earned the highest average votes from the following groups:

Landon Donovan MLS MVP

Given to the Most Valuable Player during the 2026 MLS regular season.

Sigi Schmid MLS Coach of the Year

Given to the top head coach during the 2026 MLS regular season.

MLS Newcomer of the Year

"Newcomer" is defined as a player with previous professional experience who made his MLS debut in 2026.

MLS Young Player of the Year

Given to the best young player during the 2026 MLS regular season. Eligible players must be born on or after Jan. 1, 2004.

MLS Defender of the Year

Given to the best defender during the 2026 MLS regular season.

MLS Goalkeeper of the Year

Given to the best goalkeeper during the 2026 MLS regular season.

MLS Comeback Player of the Year

Honors an MLS player who has overcome a severe injury and/or adversity, and as a result missed a significant portion of the 2025 season, and shown improved performance to achieve success during the 2026 MLS regular season.

MLS Humanitarian of the Year Award

Honors an MLS player who demonstrated outstanding dedication to charitable efforts and serving the community during the 2026 season.

The MLS AT&T Goal of the Year and MLS Save of the Year will be decided by online voting at MLSsoccer.com, with winners announced on Wednesday, Nov. 18 and Thursday, Nov. 19. Voting opened on Monday, Nov. 9, and will close on Monday, Nov. 16.

MLS Referee and Assistant Referee of the Year award recipients will be announced on Friday, Nov. 13, and the MLS Best XI will be revealed at a later date.