1997 Major League Soccer season

This article is a summary of the Major League Soccer season in 1997.

Final result

Team Award

  • MLS Cup - DC United
  • U.S. Open Cup - Dallas Burn
  • MLS Supporters' Shield - D.C. United

Individual Awards

  • Most valuable player: Preki, Kansas City Wizards
  • Top scorer: Preki, Kansas City Wizards (41 )
  • Golden Boot: Jaime Moreno, D.C. United ( 16)
  • Defender of the Year: Eddie Pope, D.C. United
  • Goalkeeper of the Year: Brad Friedel, Columbus Crew
  • Rookie of the Year: Mike Duhaney, Tampa Bay Mutiny
  • Coach of the Year: Bruce Arena, D.C. United
  • Goal of the Year: Marco Etcheverry, D.C. United
  • Fair Play: Mark Chung, Kansas City Wizards

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  • Major League Soccer
  • Football in 1997
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