MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award

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MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award, known as the Allstate MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award for sponsorship purposes, is an annual Major League Soccer award established in 1996. It is voted on by media, MLS players and club management based on regular-season performance. [1] Andre Blake has won the award three times, more than any other goalkeeper. [2]

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Winners

Tony Meola is the only player in MLS history to win both MVP and Goalkeeper of the year. TonyMeola 20060410.jpg
Tony Meola is the only player in MLS history to win both MVP and Goalkeeper of the year.
With three wins, Andre Blake has won the award more than any other goalkeeper. Andre Blake - Philadelphia Union (cropped).jpg
With three wins, Andre Blake has won the award more than any other goalkeeper.
Pat Onstad became the first, and to date only, Canadian goalkeeper to win the award. PatOnstad 2006 MLS Cup.jpg
Pat Onstad became the first, and to date only, Canadian goalkeeper to win the award.
SeasonWinnerClubSecondThirdFourthFifth
1996 Flag of the United States.svg Mark Dodd Dallas Burn Jorge Campos Dave Salzwedel Mark Dougherty
1997 Flag of the United States.svg Brad Friedel Columbus Crew Walter Zenga Tony Meola Mike Ammann
1998 Flag of the United States.svg Zach Thornton Chicago Fire Kevin Hartman David Kramer Ian Feuer
1999 Flag of the United States.svg Kevin Hartman Los Angeles Galaxy Zach Thornton Matt Jordan Tom Presthus
2000 Flag of the United States.svg Tony Meola Kansas City Wizards Joe Cannon Kevin Hartman Zach Thornton
2001 Flag of the United States.svg Tim Howard MetroStars Joe Cannon Zach Thornton Tom Presthus
2002 Flag of the United States.svg Joe Cannon San Jose Earthquakes Nick Rimando Tim Howard Kevin Hartman
2003 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Pat Onstad San Jose Earthquakes Zach Thornton Kevin Hartman Adin Brown
2004 Flag of the United States.svg Joe Cannon (2) Colorado Rapids Jon Busch Bo Oshoniyi Pat Onstad
2005 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Pat Onstad (2) San Jose Earthquakes Joe Cannon Matt Reis Bo Oshoniyi
2006 Flag of the United States.svg Troy Perkins D.C. United Matt Reis Pat Onstad Preston Burpo Dario Sala
2007 Flag of the United States.svg Brad Guzan Chivas USA Pat Onstad Matt Reis Joe Cannon Troy Perkins
2008 Flag of the United States.svg Jon Busch Chicago Fire Matt Reis Jon Conway Greg Sutton William Hesmer
2009 Flag of the United States.svg Zach Thornton (2) Chivas USA Pat Onstad Kasey Keller Matt Reis Jon Busch
2010 Flag of Jamaica.svg Donovan Ricketts Los Angeles Galaxy Kevin Hartman Jimmy Nielsen Joe Cannon Zach Thornton
2011 [3] Flag of the United States.svg Kasey Keller Seattle Sounders FC Faryd Mondragón Kevin Hartman Nick Rimando Josh Saunders
2012 [4] Flag of Denmark.svg Jimmy Nielsen Sporting Kansas City Josh Saunders Dan Kennedy Michael Gspurning Nick Rimando
2013 [1] Flag of Jamaica.svg Donovan Ricketts (2) Portland Timbers Nick Rimando Jimmy Nielsen Luis Robles Tally Hall
2014 [5] Flag of the United States.svg Bill Hamid D.C. United Nick Rimando Steve Clark Jaime Penedo Joe Bendik
2015 [6] Flag of the United States.svg Luis Robles New York Red Bulls Chris Konopka David Ousted Bill Hamid Evan Bush
2016 [7] Flag of Jamaica.svg Andre Blake Philadelphia Union Luis Robles Tim Howard Bill Hamid David Bingham
2017 [8] Flag of the United States.svg Tim Melia Sporting Kansas City Andre Blake Stefan Frei Alex Bono Sean Johnson
2018 [9] Flag of the United States.svg Zack Steffen Columbus Crew Stefan Frei Luis Robles Tim Melia Brad Guzan
2019 [10] Flag of Italy.svg Vito Mannone Minnesota United FC Tim Melia Sean Johnson Brad Guzan Matt Turner
2020 [11] Flag of Jamaica.svg Andre Blake (2) Philadelphia Union Matt Turner Eloy Room Pedro Gallese Stefan Frei
2021 [12] Flag of the United States.svg Matt Turner New England Revolution Andre Blake Joe Willis William Yarbrough Maxime Crépeau
2022 [2] Flag of Jamaica.svg Andre Blake (3) Philadelphia Union Djordje Petrović Drake Callender Roman Celentano Brad Stuver
2023 [13] Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Roman Bürki St. Louis City SC Roman Celentano Pedro Gallese
2024 [14] Flag of Croatia.svg Kristijan Kahlina Charlotte FC Hugo Lloris Patrick Schulte

Voting finishes (by player)

PlayerWinsTop twoTop three
Andre Blake 355
Jon Busch 122
Jorge Campos 011
Joe Cannon 255
Steve Clark 001
Jon Conway 001
Mark Dodd 111
Stefan Frei 012
Brad Friedel 111
Brad Guzan 111
Bill Hamid 111
Kevin Hartman 136
Tim Howard 113
Sean Johnson 001
Matt Jordan 001
Kasey Keller 112
Dan Kennedy 001
Chris Konopka 100
David Kramer 001
Vito Mannone 111
Tim Melia 122
Tony Meola 112
Faryd Mondragón 011
Jimmy Nielsen 112
Pat Onstad 245
Bo Oshoniyi 001
David Ousted 011
Troy Perkins 111
Matt Reis 024
Donovan Ricketts 222
Nick Rimando 033
Luis Robles 123
Eloy Room 001
Dave Salzwedel 001
Josh Saunders 011
Zack Steffen 111
Zach Thornton 245
Matt Turner 122
Joe Willis 001
Walter Zenga 011
Drake Callender 001
Djordje Petrović 010
Roman Bürki 100
Kristijan Kahlina 100
Hugo Lloris 010
Patrick Schulte 001

Wins by team

ClubWins
Kansas City Wizards/Sporting KC 3
Philadelphia Union 3
San Jose Earthquakes 3
Chicago Fire 2
Chivas USA 2
Columbus Crew 2
D.C. United 2
LA Galaxy 2
NY/NJ MetroStars/New York Red Bulls 2
Colorado Rapids 1
Dallas Burn/FC Dallas 1
Minnesota United FC 1
New England Revolution 1
Portland Timbers 1
Seattle Sounders FC 1
St. Louis City SC 1
Charlotte FC 1

Wins by nationality

NationalityWins
Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States 18
Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica 5
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 2
Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark 1
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 1
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland 1
Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia 1

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