ONTARIO'S ROBERT PALMER NAMED 2021 DEFENDER OF THE YEAR

(CARLSBAD, CA. APRIL 9, 2021) - The Major Arena Soccer League has announced Ontario Fury's Robert Palmer is the 2021 MASL Defender of the Year.

Palmer appeared in nine regular season games for Ontario and finished in the Top 5 in scoring for the Fury with 11 points (5G-6A). He also picked up a game-winning goal to go with his 17 blocks on defense for Ontario. 

Each active MASL player, head coach, and one member of each team front office were invited to submit one ballot. Voting was based on the regular season performances.

Calculating the 1st, 2nd and 3rd All-MASL Teams are based on a point system. Players receive three points for a 1st team vote, two points for the 2nd team, and one point for a 3rd team vote. The highest number of points is then calculated to determine three Forward/Midfielders in each team, then two Defenders, and one GK. In case of a tie in points, it is determined by who had more 1st team votes, then 2nd team. The All-Rookie Team is selected by the highest total votes by position (F, M/F, D, GK). Individual Major Awards are based on the highest number of total votes. Tiebreakers go to the player with the most all league points or it can be determined a tie.

2021 Voting Ballots Submitted:

Head Coaches - 2.99%

Players - 88.06%

Team Staff - 6.72%

The Remaining 2021 MASL Awards Schedule of Announcements:

Friday, April 9 – 5 pm PT – Joseph Cairel Award

Friday, April 9 – 7 pm PT – Most Valuable Player

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