Volkswagen MVP   

  Week of October 27

This is the time of year where MVPs are made. Down to their last chance, Joseph led his Revolution into the playoffs with a win over MLS's points leader. Not bad. What's next?
Just a year removed from an ignominious season, Donovan paced one of the biggest turnarounds in MLS history. A leader on and off the field, Donovan is deserving of accolades.
With the Supporters' Shield and home-field locked up, Columbus' Argentine playmaker could have reasonably asked for a blow, but instead he went a full 90' in the season finale.
Say what you will about FC Dallas' not making the playoffs, but don't say it had anything to do with Cunningham, who put on a show in the season's second half we won't soon forget.
First season jitters? Not for Montero or his Seattle teammates, who are now headed to the bright lights of the MLS playoffs. Isn't it about time for superstars to take center stage?
Freddie Ljungberg (SEA), Dwayne De Rosario (TOR), Conor Casey (COL), Donovan Ricketts (LA), Omar Cummings (COL), Stuart Holden (HOU), Geoff Cameron (HOU)

We're back, baby! The experts at MLSnet.com are ready to yet again enrich you with our annual Awards Tracker, keeping you informed about who we see as the top candidates to pick up the hardware. Every Tuesday we'll publish our updated list, detailing why each man is moving up or down or staying put. This is in no way an official representation of the races.

Among our expert voters are Shep Messing, Jeff Bradley and Steve Davis.

Like we said before, this is not real. Actual award winners will be announced during the week of MLS Cup.

This list is not subject to the approval of Major League Soccer or its clubs.