We've got two awards on the docket today: comeback player of the year and coach of the year. And
finally we have our first controversy. We'll start with the easier COY, beginning with my selection
three months ago. Coach of the YearPiotr Nowak, PhiladelphiaIn the running: Robert Warzycha,
Schellas HyndmanNotes: Philly's eye-popping turnaround is the story of the league through July.
Ginge is back with his reactions to the latest USMNT friendlies in France and Slovenia. He also
explains why he's pleased Charlie Davis didn't win the Comeback Player of the Year award in MLS and
sounds off on Sepp Blatter's latest nonsense and explains the only way change can possibly happen
at FIFA.
Ladies, gentlemen, we have now entered the last 24 hours of the 2011 MLS Season. It's been a
good one, perhaps one of the best, and, as we prepare for the final in LA, I'm sure we all have our
bets on which team will take the cup. But first, let's catch up on the results of MLS's annual
awards.
Specifically, David Beckham is in the running for Comeback Player of the Year, GM and Coach
Bruce Arena is seeking a second Coach of the Year honor in three years, while Omar Gonzlaes, is up
for Defender of the Year. Gonzales has been voted Galaxy Defender of the Year two times in a
row.
Also of note: longtime South Bay resident Sigi Schmid of the Seattle Sounders is another Coach
of the Year finalist, while former Galaxy goalkeeper Kevin Hartman of FC Dallas is also up for
Goalkeeper of the Year.
Yes, I know it's been a week since I wrote. Sorry, school comes first. Here's something to tide
you lovely people over till I can write a proper article. Keep in mind that my offer to help
contribute to the MLS offside stands, and that if you're interested you should email me at
kaufmb@d-e.
Payoff! It took five years, but AEG head honcho Tim Leiweke and the Galaxy finally got their
money's worth from David Beckham in 2011 (AP Photo).
MLS Cup 2011 at Carson's sold out Home Depot Center between the Galaxy and Houston Dynamo is now
just seven days away.
*David Beckham's 15 assists and the Galaxy's 10-1-3 record with him in the lineup earned him the
nod today as the MLS Comeback Player of the Year after missing six months and all but seven games
last year with a torn Achilles tendon.
David Beckham has always been known as a fierce competitor and for his ability to return from
the injury that cost him a chance at the World Cup, he was awarded with the 2011 MLS Comeback
Player of the year.
The 36-year-old midfielder has enjoyed an MVP-caliber season, battling back from a potentially
career-ending Achilles injury that cost Beckham a spot on England's 2010 World Cup spot and caused
him to miss six months of the 2010 MLS season.
A video of Seba Le Toux talking about endurance (careful, it auto-plays!). This is perfect.
Nobody on Earth can possibly be more qualified to discuss this topic. Oh wait, he just says he
works hard? What!? This is like getting superman to talk about his powers and walking away with a
quote like, "I just do it, y'know?
Image via WikipediaDavid Beckham has been named the
MLS Comeback Player of the Year after
helping the LA Galaxy into this weekend's title decider against the Houston Dynamos. He got 59.8
per cent of votes cast by media, players and club officials, and won over the other finalists,
Charlie Davies (D.
By Kirsten Schlewitz / Senior West Coast Beer and Aston Villa CorrespondentIn the interest of full disclosure, I must tell you: I'msitting here wearing a "Beat LA"
sweatshirt. Sure, it's meant to be ananti-Dodgers sentiment, but it applies to Sunday's match
between the LosAngeles Galaxy and the Houston Dynamo.
