2022

MLS Humanitarian of the Year: Carlos Vela

Name: MLS Humanitarian of the Year 2022
Start: 2022-01-01
Location: Major League Soccer

Community programs, charitable giving

Winner

Carlos Vela was honored for his charitable work in the Los Angeles community.

22 other awards

Award	Winner	Team
Landon Donovan MVP Award	Hany Mukhtar	Nashville SC
MLS All-Star Game MVP	Carlos Vela	LAFC
MLS Best XI	Andre Blake	Philadelphia Union
MLS Best XI	Jakob Glesnes	Philadelphia Union
MLS Best XI	Walker Zimmerman	Nashville SC
MLS Best XI	Ilie Sanchez	LAFC
MLS Best XI	Hany Mukhtar	Nashville SC
MLS Best XI	Sebastian Driussi	Austin FC
MLS Best XI	Carles Gil	New England Revolution
MLS Best XI	Luciano Acosta	FC Cincinnati
MLS Best XI	Brandon Vazquez	FC Cincinnati
MLS Best XI	Jesus Ferreira	FC Dallas
MLS Best XI	Denis Bouanga	LAFC
MLS Coach of the Year	Jim Curtin	Philadelphia Union
MLS Comeback Player of the Year	Jonathan Osorio	Toronto FC
MLS Cup MVP	Gareth Bale	LAFC
MLS Defender of the Year	Jakob Glesnes	Philadelphia Union
MLS Goalkeeper of the Year	Andre Blake	Philadelphia Union
MLS Golden Boot	Hany Mukhtar	Nashville SC
MLS Newcomer of the Year	Thiago Almada	Atlanta United
Supporters' Shield	Philadelphia Union	Philadelphia Union
US Open Cup Champion	Orlando City SC	Orlando City SC

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
2021	Jozy Altidore	Toronto FC	Community investment, youth development
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