2011 MLS Awards: How I Voted

COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 14: Brad Davis #11 of the Houston Dynamo takes control of the ball as Dilly Duka #11 of the Columbus Crew moves in to defend in the first half on September 14, 2011 at Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Now that the finalist for the 2011 MLS Awards are out, it's time I share how I voted with everyone. I'm a firm believer in the need for transparency in award voting if for no other reason that if you submit a crazy ballot, you should be accountable for your choices.

We were allowed by MLS to select two choices for each category from a pre-selected list. The names in parenthesis next to the award are the finalist (winner in bold), my votes are below. Winner will be annouced over the next week and a half, culminating in the MVP award announcement on November 18th. You can see the complete list here.

Feel free to comment on my choices, I'd like to know what you think.

MVP (Brad Davis, Dwayne De Rosario, Brek Shea)

1. Brad Davis

2. Mauro Rosales

Defender of the Year (Nat Borchers, Omar Gonzalez, Jámison Olave)

1. Omar Gonzalez

2. Nat Borchers

Comeback Player of the Year (David Beckham, Charlie Davies, Dominic Oduro)

1. Javier Morales

2. Dominic Oduro

Goalkeeper of the Year (Kevin Hartman, Kasey Keller, Faryd Mondragón)

1. Tally Hall