2021

MLS Humanitarian of the Year: Jozy Altidore

Name: MLS Humanitarian of the Year 2021
Start: 2021-01-01
Location: Major League Soccer

Community investment, youth development

Winner

Jozy Altidore was recognized for his investments in community programs and youth soccer development.

22 other awards

Award	Winner	Team
Landon Donovan MVP Award	Carles Gil	New England Revolution
MLS All-Star Game MVP	Raul Ruidiaz	Seattle Sounders
MLS Best XI	Matt Turner	New England Revolution
MLS Best XI	Miles Robinson	Atlanta United
MLS Best XI	Walker Zimmerman	Nashville SC
MLS Best XI	Yeimar Gomez Andrade	Seattle Sounders
MLS Best XI	Carles Gil	New England Revolution
MLS Best XI	Darlington Nagbe	Columbus Crew
MLS Best XI	Djordje Mihailovic	CF Montreal
MLS Best XI	Hany Mukhtar	Nashville SC
MLS Best XI	Valentin Castellanos	New York City FC
MLS Best XI	Raul Ruidiaz	Seattle Sounders
MLS Best XI	Daniel Salloi	Sporting Kansas City
MLS Coach of the Year	Bruce Arena	New England Revolution
MLS Comeback Player of the Year	Javier Hernandez	LA Galaxy
MLS Cup MVP	Alexander Callens	New York City FC
MLS Defender of the Year	Miles Robinson	Atlanta United
MLS Goalkeeper of the Year	Matt Turner	New England Revolution
MLS Golden Boot	Valentin Castellanos	New York City FC
MLS Newcomer of the Year	Ricardo Pepi	FC Dallas
Supporters' Shield	New England Revolution	New England Revolution
US Open Cup Champion	N/A	N/A

17 total winners

Year	Winner	Team	Stats
2025	DeAndre Yedlin	Inter Miami CF	Social justice, youth programs
2024	Darlington Nagbe	Columbus Crew	Youth mentoring, community building
2023	Raul Ruidiaz	Seattle Sounders	Community service, youth outreach
2022	Carlos Vela	LAFC	Community programs, charitable giving
2020	Sean Johnson	New York City FC	Social justice, community outreach
2019	Zlatan Ibrahimovic	LA Galaxy	Charitable donations, youth engagement
2018	Kemar Lawrence	New York Red Bulls	Community service, cultural programs
2017	Juan Pablo Angel	Retired	Youth development, charitable foundations
2016	Steve Birnbaum	D.C. United	Community service, youth mentoring
2015	Jermaine Jones	New England Revolution	Community outreach, anti-racism initiatives
2014	Nick Rimando	Real Salt Lake	Youth programs, community engagement
2013	Conor Casey	Philadelphia Union	Community service, charitable giving
2012	Jimmy Conrad	Chivas USA	Soccer outreach, education programs
2011	Bobby Boswell	Houston Dynamo	Youth mentoring, community service
2010	Jeff Parke	Philadelphia Union	Charity work, community engagement
2009	Kyle Beckerman	Real Salt Lake	Community outreach, youth soccer programs