Dallas Burn
Napalm Award: Richard Farrer (MVP)
The Burn are 22-2 all time when he scores. End of story. (1998: Jason Kreis)
Band-Aid Award: Matt Jordan (best mid season addition, Newcomer, or Rookie)
Deering’s arrival stopped the bleeding at the back. (1998: Chad Deering)
Phoenix Award: Leonel Alvarez (biggest re-birth)
After an injury-plagued 97, Dade finished 98 as a very solid man marker. (1998: Eric Dade)
MLS Awards MVP: Joe-Max Moore, New England Revolution
Win they win it’s because of him.. (1998: Marcelo Balboa, Col)
Best Player: Ante Razov, Chicago Fire
Gets lots of good service, but has become a clinical finisher. (1998: Brian McBride, Clb)
Best Defender: Loe Cullen, Miami Fusion
And he’s only in his second year. She be a rock for the National Teamany time now.. (1998: Luis Kubik, Chi)
Best Goaltender: Mike Ammann, NY/NJ MetroStars
Playing well early. (1998: Kevin Hartman, LA)
Rookie of the Year: Jay Heaps, Miami Fusion
Is Miami the Dodgers of MLS. Lots of great Rookies, no titles.. (1998: Leo Cullen, Mia)
Best Mid Season pick up: Mauricio Wright, San Jose Clash
Just what San Jose needed; a skillful, confident center back. (1998: Chad Deering, Dal)
Trade of the Year: Carlos Valdarama, NY/NJ MetroStars, for ??Tab Ramos, Miami Fusion
Swap of high salaries??. (1998: Roy Lassiter for Roy Wegerle, DC and TB)
Pack Your Bags Award: Alexi Lalas, KC Wizards
2000 will see 4th new team in 4 years. (1998: Eric Wynalda, SJ)