2017 MLS Award Finalists & Winners

If Villa hadn't gone to Spain, didn't get injured, played in those 3 games, (He only played 18 minutes in the three matches following the international break), I genuinely believe he could have broken the MLS scoring record, achieve 10 assist, and be the first player to win back to back MVP awards.


This is entirely correct. Injuries can derail a campaign like this - and it affected more than just those 3 games, as it took him time to fully regain form.

Still, you can play this game all day. Giovinco has been prone to injuries the last 2 years, particularly in 2016, and you can argue that if he's fully healthy he gets another MVP in one of them, at least.