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NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR - Darren Huckerby, San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose's 2008 expansion team didn't have many bright spots in their debut campaign, but Darren Huckerby was a standout, named the league's Newcomer of the Year. Huckerby scored 6 goals and assisted on 4 others in just 14 games after joining the Earthquakes in midseason.
COACH OF THE YEAR - Sigi Schmid, Columbus Crew
Sigi Schmid is one of the most successful coaches in American soccer. --- Now in his 3rd season with Columbus he led them to the playoffs, winning the 2008 Supporters' Shield with the best MLS regular-season record (17-7-6). Crew's 17 wins are the most for the team since 1999.
Read the official Press Release here
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