David Villa named 2016 MLS MVP

[NYCFCfan]

David Villa will be named the MLS MVP in the next 15 minutes!

Congratulations to David Villa!

MLS Press Release here

Sorry, New York Red Bulls fans. New York City FC striker David Villa is the 2016 MLS MVP. #NYCFC #MLS pic.twitter.com/U5MRqJuEHc

— Franco Panizo (@FrancoPanizo) December 6, 2016

 

[Goodfella]

oooooh they are not gonna be happy

 

[RockShrimp]

He's hands down the prettiest man in the league... in a uniform or a suit.

 

[JayH]

The guy couldn't be any more deserving of the honor. He has embraced this job and this city with the same pride and passion as he did while in his prime in Spain. And he has performed like a superstar on the field.

 

[21Architect]

I LOVE IT!

 

[Hobo]

Great acceptance speech.

http://www.nycfc.com/post/2016/12/06/live-stream-starts-11am-et

 

[NYCFCfan]

2016 MLS MVP
2016 USL MVP

Nice attacking options for next season.

 

[SayWhat44]

Awesome

 

[SFphoto]

People saying that Gio got robbed just don't understand how complete of a player Villa is. His leadership goes far beyond the field and into the community.

Well deserved for El Guaje. There better be a kick ass MVP tifo for 2017's first home game!

 

[Seth]

People saying that Gio got robbed just don't understand how complete of a player Villa is. His leadership goes far beyond the field and into the community.

Well deserved for El Guaje. There better be a kick ass MVP tifo for 2017's first home game!

Well, how about M, V, P, 7, one in each of the four sections?

 

[Seven]

The video package of teammates and family congratulating him was amazing

 

[PegasusTenma]

He has been my idol for a long time. What I liked about him was his determination, professionalism and bravery. This award just proved all of those points. My dude David came to America without speaking a single word of english and 2 years later he is receiving MVP awards and delivering full speeches in English. Well done, Guaje. I am so proud.

 

[NickA]

People saying that Gio got robbed just don't understand how complete of a player Villa is. His leadership goes far beyond the field and into the community.

Well deserved for El Guaje. There better be a kick ass MVP tifo for 2017's first home game!

I wouldn't discount what Gio means to TFC & that organization. They have every right to protest him not being considered.

That being said, Villa really stepped up this year. Every team should be lucky enough to have a DP as dedicated to winning as him. Well deserved.

 

[JayH]

This is brilliant, and hopefully includes some of our future NYCFC players.

http://www.nycfc.com/post/2016/12/06/mvillap-players-congratulate-villa?autoplay=true

 

[Seven]

 

[SoupInNYC]

What is the difference between the Player Vote and the Club Vote? I'm assuming some sort of club execs get to vote on this? Who would that be?

 

[PegasusTenma]

Hey Toronto should chill out. Maybe Giovingo wins the MVP of the Finals.

 

[mgarbowski]

Gio's biggest support came from the media and his lowest was from his fellow players. I can only wonder what's going on there. DV dominated the player and club vote (as much as one could with a split field), while the media basically split 3-ways, but not for the top 3. K-stache edged out Giovinco for top 3 by almost doubling him in the player vote. K-stache also beat his teammate in the player vote.

 

[Falastur]

What is the difference between the Player Vote and the Club Vote? I'm assuming some sort of club execs get to vote on this? Who would that be?

According to the MLS website, the club vote is derived from club coaches, Technical Directors, CBOs and PR Directors.

 

[NYCFCfan]

What is the difference between the Player Vote and the Club Vote? I'm assuming some sort of club execs get to vote on this? Who would that be?

Players are players, club vote are coaches, front office staff and gms