It's another sign that the business end of the season has well and truly arrived: Voting for MLS's Year-End Awards opens this week.

Many of these categories are shaping up as tight races, and there are still a few regular-season games left that could edge some contenders a nose ahead in the eyes of the voters.

As it stands, here's how I see things breaking down for the best and brightest of 2025. LANDON DONOVAN MLS MVP

Cards on the table: My MVP pick is Anders Dreyer .

And that’s because San Diego FC ’s star has been doing the business all season. He's been available. He's been on the pitch. His numbers speak for themselves: 15 goals, six game-winners, a league-leading 18 assists, 80 key passes and a team that's vastly exceeded expectations, as shown by equaling the MLS record for

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