Steve Nicol, who guided New England to its first MLS Cup appearance in club history, is MLS's Coach of the Year.
Nicol replaced Fernando Clavijo May 23 after the team stumbled to a 2-4-1 start. He guided New England to a 10-10-1 record, which included a six-game unbeaten streak to close out the season.
Under Nicol, the Revs rose from the bottom of the standings to the Eastern Conference title and the second seed in the playoffs.
MLS COACH OF THE YEAR
2002 Steve Nicol (New England)
2001 Frank Yallop (San Jose)
2000 Bob Gansler (Kansas City)
1999 Sigi Schmid (Los Angeles)
1998 Bob Bradley (Chicago)
1997 Bruce Arena (D.C. United)
1996 Thomas Rongen (Tampa Bay)