Masl Announces Nominees for 2017-2018 Major Awards

March 21, 2018 - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) News Release

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) announced the nominees for the 2017-2018 Major Awards today. The list was a result of league-wide voting from team personnel and represents the very best of the MASL's regular season efforts. The final awards will be announced by Commissioner Joshua Schaub at the Ron Newman Cup Championship Press Conference on Saturday, March 24 at 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.

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MAJOR AWARD NOMINEES:

MVP- Ian Bennett (Milwaukee Wave) Kraig Chiles (San Diego Sockers) Franck Tayou (Soles de Sonora)

Coach of the Year- Mariano Bollella (Monterrey Flash) Luis Borrego (Soles de Sonora) Ryan Hall (Syracuse Silver Knights) Danny Kelly (Baltimore Blast)

Rookie of the Year- Edgar González (Monterrey Flash) Philip Lund (Tacoma Stars) Adrian Perez (Ontario Fury)

Goalkeeper of the Year- Josh Lemos (Milwaukee Wave) Boris Pardo (San Diego Sockers) Chris Toth (San Diego Sockers)

Defender of the Year- Robert Acosta (St Louis Ambush) Pat Healey (Baltimore Blast) John Sosa (San Diego Sockers)

ABOUT THE MAJOR ARENA SOCCER LEAGUE The Major Arena Soccer League represents the highest level of professional arena soccer in the world. The MASL features teams across North America, with teams playing coast-to-coast in the United States and Mexico. The MASL is currently incorporated as a 501(c)6 not for profit corporation formed to promote the business and sport of arena soccer.

Baltimore Blast Defender Pat Healey

Baltimore Blast Coach Danny Kelly

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