according to Goff, the shortlist for 2008 awards are in, and: Coach (TBA Nov. 11) Dominic Kinnear, Houston Dynamo Sigi Schmid, Columbus Crew Frank Yallop, San Jose Earthquakes Newcomer (TBA Nov. 11) Darren Huckerby, San Jose Earthquakes Claudio Lopez, Kansas City Wizards Andre Rocha, FC Dallas read the full list here: http://blog.washingtonpost.com/soccerinsider/ don't really see FY snatching this from Sigi's oversized hands, but Huckerby should pull the NOY...
I don't know. Lopez was a key factor in KC's late push into the playoffs and played a full year. But his numbers aren't much better than Hucks (6g, 7a vs. Hucks' 6g, 4a).
"Huckerby, Yallop Named Finalists for MLS End of Season Awards" (Thursday, 10/30/08) Frank Yallop and Darren Huckerby are finalists for MLS Awards. (Getty Images) GO SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES!!! -G