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NEWSAs the 2025 MLS Season has come to a close, it’s important to recognize the winners of the End of Season MLS Awards:
Landon Donovan Most Valuable Player - Lionel Messi - Inter Miami CF - was paid $20,446,667 in guaranteed compensation in 2025.
Finalists - Anders Dreyer (SD), Denis Bouanga (LAFC), Evander (FCC), Sam Surridge (NSH)
Newcomer of the Year - Anders Dreyer - San Diego FC - was paid $2,434,314 in guaranteed compensation in 2025.
Finalists - Son Hueng-Min (LAFC), Philip Zinckernagel (CHI)
Young Player of the Year - Alex Freeman - Orlando City SC - was paid $108,000 in guaranteed compensation in 2025.
Finalists - Diego Luna (RSL), Obed Vargas (SEA)
Defender of the Year - Tristan Blackmon - Vancouver Whitecaps FC - was paid $800,000 in guaranteed compensation in 2025.
Finalists - Kai Wagner (PHI), Jakob Glesnes (PHI)
Goalkeeper of the Year - Dayne St. Clair - Minnesota United FC - was paid $631,875 in guaranteed compensation in 2025.
Finalists - Matt Freese (NYCFC), Yohei Takaoka (VWFC)
Comeback Player of the Year - Nick Hagglund - FC Cincinnati - was paid $266,667 in guaranteed compensation in 2025.
Finalists - Lawrence Ennali (HOU), Richie Laryea (TOR)
Sigi Schmid Coach of the Year - Bradley Carnell - Philadelphia Union - (Salary is not public information)
Finalists - Jesper Sorensen (VWFC), Mikey Varas (SDFC)
AT&T Goal of the Year - Son Hueng-Min - Los Angeles FC - was paid $11,152,852 in guaranteed compensation in 2025.
Finalists - Jesper Sorensen (VWFC), Mikey Varas (SDFC)
MLS Save of the Year - Roman Celentano - Philadelphia Union - was paid $266,667 in guaranteed compensation in 2025.
Finalists - Jesper Sorensen (VWFC), Mikey Varas (SDFC)
Audi Goals Drive Progress Impact Award - Diego Luna - Real Salt Lake - was paid $499,833 in guaranteed compensation in 2025.
Finalists - Ryan Hollingshead (LAFC), Brad Stuver (ATX)
MLS Best XI - (combined guaranteed salary compensation of $37,316,017)
Coach: Bradley Carnell (PHI) - guaranteed compensation not disclosed
GK: Dayne St. Clair (MIN) - $631,875 guaranteed compensation in 2025
RB: Alex Freeman (ORL) - $108,000 guaranteed compensation in 2025
CB: Tristan Blackmon (VWFC) - $800,000 guaranteed compensation in 2025
CB: Jakob Glesnes (PHI) - $1,310,000 guaranteed compensation in 2025
LB: Kai Wagner (PHI) - $1,088,250 guaranteed compensation in 2025
CM: Sebastian Berhalter (VWFC) - $385,000 guaranteed compensation in 2025
CM: Evander (FCC) - $4,736,411 guaranteed compensation in 2025
CM: Cristian Roldan (SEA) - $1,666,000 guaranteed compensation in 2025
LW: Denis Bouanga (LAFC) - $3,709,500 guaranteed compensation in 2025
RW: Anders Dreyer (SDFC) - $2,434,314 guaranteed compensation in 2025
CF/ST: Lionel Messi (MIA) - $20,446,667 guaranteed compensation in 2025