MASL ANNOUNCES FIRST TEAM ALL-MASL AND NOMINEES FOR MAJOR AWARDS

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (May 3, 2019) – In preparation for the 2019 Ron Newman Cup Championship, the Major Arena Soccer League announced today the First Team All-MASL recipients.

For the first time, voting for the MASL postseason awards was open to all MASL players, General Managers and Head Coaches, in addition to select MASL Staff. Voting was based on regular season performance.

2018-2019 Voting Results Distribution
Head Coach 9%
Player 76%
GM 8%
MASL Staff 7% 

1st Team All-MASL
F - Nick Perera - Tacoma Stars
F - Max Ferdinand - Milwaukee Wave
M - Brandon Escoto - San Diego Sockers
D - Adriano Dos Santos - Baltimore Blast
D - Darren Toby - Utica City FC
GK - Boris Pardo - San Diego Sockers

In addition, the MASL also announced nominees for the Major Individual Awards. These awards will be announced at the MASL Ron Newman Cup Press Conference Saturday Afternoon. For the full schedule of Championship Week events, click here

MVP Nominees:
M - Brandon Escoto – San Diego Sockers
F – Max Ferdinand – Milwaukee Wave
F – Nick Perera – Tacoma Stars

Defender of the Year Nominees:
D – Adriano Dos Santos – Baltimore Blast
D – Marcio Leite – Milwaukee Wave
D – Darren Toby – Utica City FC

Rookie of the Year Nominees:
F- De Bray Holliman – Ontario Fury
F – Tavoy Morgan – Harrisburg Heat
F – Zach Reget – St Louis Ambush

Newcomer of the Year Nominees:
M - Molham Babouli – Mississauga MetroStars
F – Kevin Ellis – Kansas City Comets
M – Jermaine Jones – Ontario Fury

Goalkeeper of the Year Nominees:
GK – Josh Lemos – Milwaukee Wave
GK – Boris Pardo – San Diego Sockers
GK – William Vanzela – Baltimore Blast

Coach of the Year Nominees:
Ryan Hall – Utica City FC
Giuliano Oliviero – Milwaukee Wave
Phil Salvagio – San Diego Sockers