Chin & Molino named MVP Finalists, City up for three other league awards09/05/2012 10:05 AMBy: USL Public Relations
TAMPA, Fla. – USL PRO has announced the finalists for its 2012 awards, honoring the Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, Defender of the Year, Goalkeeper of the Year and Coach of the Year from the 2012 season. The winners will be announced at Friday’s media luncheon prior to the 2012 USL PRO Championship Game in Charleston, South Carolina. The Charleston Battery and Wilmington Hammerheads, who will meet in Saturday night’s USL PRO Championship Game (7:30 p.m. ET, USLNation.com), are each represented on the list of finalists. The Hammerheads are represented by MVP candidate Corey Hertzog and Rookie of the Year Finalist Bryce Taylor, who is competing against Charleston’s Jose Cuevas. Regular season champions Orlando City led all teams with five finalists. Votes for the USL PRO honors are submitted by USL PRO team management, and finalists are determined based on total All-League votes. 2012 USL PRO Award Finalists Most Valuable Player Dennis Chin, Orlando City Corey Hertzog, Wilmington Hammerheads Kevin Molino, Orlando City Rookie of the Year Bryan Burke, Los Angeles Blues Jose Cuevas, Charleston Battery Lucky Mkosana, Harrisburg City Islanders Bryce Taylor, Wilmington Hammerheads Coach of the Year Adrian Heath, Orlando City Mark Steffens, Charlotte Eagles Ivar van Dinteren, Dayton Dutch Lions Defender of the Year Troy Roberts, Rochester Rhinos Rob Valentino, Orlando City William Yomby, Richmond Kickers Goalkeeper of the Year Miguel Gallardo, Orlando City Kristian Nicht, Rochester Rhinos Nick Noble, Harrisburg City Islanders USL PRO Championship Game No. 5 Wilmington Hammerheads at No. 3 Charleston Battery, 7:30 p.m. ET, USLNation.com |
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