[AWARDS] The Reading Rage's Aaron Wheeler, who led the PDL in scoring, was named the league's MVP. Former U.S. U-17 resident Christian Ibeagha (Cary Clarets) swept Defender of the Year and U-19 Player of the Year honors. For all the PDL awards and all-league team …
Most Valuable Player
Aaron Wheeler (Reading Rage)
Wheeler, who has transfered from Lenoir-Rhyne to Towson for his senior season, set the pace for the rest of the PDL, recording a goal or assist in 12 of 16 matches, finishing the 2009 campaign with a league-high 17 goals and three assists en route to the Rage's first regular-season championship. Other finalists: Tom Oatley (Kalamazoo) and Debola Ogunseye (Mississippi).
Defender of the Year and U-19 Player of the Year
Christian Ibeagha (Cary Clarets)
The Duke junior spearheaded the Clarets' backline to one of the best defensive records in the PDL this season. He makes history as the first PDL player to unify the two titles in the same season. Other finalists: Defender of the Year — Sheanon Williams (Carolina), Bonivenger Misiko (Fort Wayne Fever) and Daniel Scott (Seattle Wolves); U-19 Player of the Year — Max Toulette (Fort Wayne) and Williams.
Coach of the Year
Casey Mann (Des Moines Menace)
Mann led the Menace to an 11-1-4 record and their second division title in 2009. Over his five-year span at the club, Mann has amassed a 48-19-13 record with Des Moines. Other finalists: Dan Fisher (Long Island), Mark Spooner (Kalamazoo) and Brent Whitfield (Los Angeles).
All-League Team
GOALKEEPER
James Maurer (Chicago Fire)
DEFENDERS
Christian Ibeagha (Cary Clarets)
Bonivenger Misiko (Fort Wayne Fever)
Daniel Scott (Seattle Wolves)
Chris Williams (New Orleans Jesters)
MIDFIELDERS
Will Beague (Ottawa Fury)
Dave Hertel (Michigan Bucks)
Armando Ochoa (Hollywood United Hitmen)
FORWARDS
Tom Oatley (Kalamazoo Outrage)
Debola Ogunseye (Mississippi Brilla)
Aaron Wheeler (Reading Rage)