2016

MLS Humanitarian of the Year: Steve Birnbaum

Community service, youth mentoring

Winner

Player
Steve Birnbaum
Team
D.C. United
Year
2016

Details

Award
MLS Humanitarian of the Year
Stats
Community service, youth mentoring

About This Award

Steve Birnbaum was honored for his community service work in the Washington, D.C. area.

2016 MLS Awards

22 other awards
AwardWinnerTeam
Landon Donovan MVP AwardDavid VillaNew York City FC
MLS All-Star Game MVPDidier DrogbaMontreal Impact
MLS Best XIAndre BlakePhiladelphia Union
MLS Best XIMatt HedgesFC Dallas
MLS Best XIKendall WastonVancouver Whitecaps
MLS Best XIDrew MoorToronto FC
MLS Best XIDavid VillaNew York City FC
MLS Best XISacha KljestanNew York Red Bulls
MLS Best XIMauro DiazFC Dallas
MLS Best XIAndrea PirloNew York City FC
MLS Best XIBradley Wright-PhillipsNew York Red Bulls
MLS Best XIGiovani dos SantosLA Galaxy
MLS Best XIJozy AltidoreToronto FC
MLS Coach of the YearOscar ParejaFC Dallas
MLS Comeback Player of the YearJozy AltidoreToronto FC
MLS Cup MVPStefan FreiSeattle Sounders
MLS Defender of the YearMatt HedgesFC Dallas
MLS Goalkeeper of the YearAndre BlakePhiladelphia Union
MLS Golden BootBradley Wright-PhillipsNew York Red Bulls
MLS Newcomer of the YearJordan MorrisSeattle Sounders
Supporters' ShieldFC DallasFC Dallas
US Open Cup ChampionFC DallasFC Dallas

MLS Humanitarian of the Year History

17 total winners
YearWinnerTeam
2025DeAndre YedlinInter Miami CF
2024Darlington NagbeColumbus Crew
2023Raul RuidiazSeattle Sounders
2022Carlos VelaLAFC
2021Jozy AltidoreToronto FC
2020Sean JohnsonNew York City FC
2019Zlatan IbrahimovicLA Galaxy
2018Kemar LawrenceNew York Red Bulls
2017Juan Pablo AngelRetired
2015Jermaine JonesNew England Revolution
2014Nick RimandoReal Salt Lake
2013Conor CaseyPhiladelphia Union
2012Jimmy ConradChivas USA
2011Bobby BoswellHouston Dynamo
2010Jeff ParkePhiladelphia Union
2009Kyle BeckermanReal Salt Lake

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