Friday, November 16, 2007

2007 U.S. Soccer Athletes of the Year

U.S. Soccer has announced the finalists for the U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year Awards – Male, Female, Young Male and Young Female. You, the fans, collectively decide 50 percent of the final vote, with media and U.S. Soccer officials getting the other 50 percent of the vote.

Click on the buttons below to vote. To read more about each candidate, click on their name in the voting window. Don't forget to leave a comment supporting your choices!

Female Athlete of the Year Candidates

  • Lori Chalupny - Midfielder
  • Kristine Lilly - Forward
  • Heather O'Reilly - Forward
  • Abby Wambach - Forward
  • Cat Whitehill - Defender


Male Athlete of the Year Candidates
  • DaMarcus Beasley - Midfielder
  • Carlos Bocanegra - Defender
  • Clint Dempsey - Forward/Midfielder
  • Landon Donovan - Midfielder/Forward
  • Tim Howard - Goalkeeper


Young Female Athlete of the Year Candidates
  • Rachel Buehler - Defender
  • Lauren Cheney - Forward
  • Tina DiMartino - Midfielder
  • Tobin Heath - Midfielder
  • Kelley O'Hara - Forward


Young Male Athlete of the Year Candidates
  • Mykell Bates - Defender
  • Michael Bradley - Midfielder
  • Chris Seitz - Goalkeeper
  • Danny Szetela - Midfielder
  • Sal Zizzo - Midfielder


Voting ends Friday, Dec. 7.