MVP: Alex Pineda Chacon (Miami) Rookie of the Year Rodrigo Faria (MetroStars) Goalkeeper of the Year Tim Howard (MetroStars) Defender of the Year Jeff Agoos (San Jose) Coach of the Year Frank Yallop (San Jose) Referee of the Year Paul Tamberino Fair play: team San Jose Earthquakes Fair play: individual Alex Pineda Chacon Comeback player Troy Dayak (San Jose) Goal of the Year Clint Mathis (MetroStars) April 28 vs. Dallas Best 11 Goalkeeper Tim Howard (MetroStars) Defenders Pablo Mastroeni (Miami), Carlos Llamosa (Miami), Jeff Agoos (San Jose), Greg Vanney (Los Angeles). Midfielders Chris Armas (Chicago), John Spencer (Colorado), Peter Nowak (Chicago), Preki (Miami). Forwards Alex Pineda Chacon (Miami), Diego Serna (Miami). ò Voted on by MLS coaching staffs, general managers, players and media.