Fans, Media to Decide Annual NASL Awards in October

October 13, 2015 - North American Soccer League (NASL) News Release

NEW YORK (Oct. 13, 2015) - With the postseason race in full swing in the North American Soccer League (NASL), now is the time when the league's top players rise to the occasion and show why they are stars. As is the case at the end of every season, many of these top performers will be recognized by the league through its annual awards, and fans and media are going to have their say on who receives several of the honors.

"The 2015 NASL season has been so competitive and so entertaining," said NASL Commissioner Bill Peterson. "We've had so many special performances from a wide range of players this year, and it's going to be difficult to determine the best. I'm happy the media and fans are in control of the voting."

The league will be giving out nine awards this season: Golden Ball (MVP), Golden Boot (Top Scorer), Golden Glove (Top Goalkeeper), Coach of the Year, Goal of the Year, Best XI, Young Player of the Year, Fair Play Award, and Humanitarian of the Year. Of those honors, media and fans will be able to vote on four, which are listed below:

GOLDEN BALL

Voting period: Tuesday, October 13 (5 p.m. ET) - Tuesday, October 27 (5 p.m. ET)

Media submit vote to NASL PR Department

Fans submit vote on NASL.com

COACH OF THE YEAR

Voting period: Tuesday, October 13 (5 p.m. ET) - Tuesday, October 27 (5 p.m. ET)

Media submit vote to NASL PR Department

Fans submit vote on NASL.com

YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Voting period: Tuesday, October 13 (5 p.m. ET) - Tuesday, October 27 (5 p.m. ET)

Media submit vote to NASL PR Department

Fans submit vote on NASL.com

GOAL OF THE YEAR

Voting period: Sunday, November 1 (7 p.m. ET) - Tuesday, November 3 (7 p.m. ET)

Fans submit vote on NASL.com

The votes submitted by the media and fans will be compiled at the end of the voting period, and the winner will be determined. Several of the other awards are voted on by the league's coaches, determined internally at the league level, or based entirely on statistics.

The award winners will be recognized at a press event the day before The Championship Final, as well as on the field at halftime of the game. The Championship Final will be played the weekend of November 14-15.

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