October 26, 2022 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – LA Galaxy News Release
LOS ANGELES – The LA Galaxy have announced the recipients of the club’s 2022 team awards following the conclusion of the 2022 campaign. Forward Javier “Chicharito” Hernández was named the 2022 LA Galaxy Player of the Year and the Humanitarian of the Year, in addition to claiming Golden Boot honors. Additionally, goalkeeper Jonathan Bond was named the Defender of the Year.
For LA Galaxy II, forward Preston Judd was named the Player of the Year and claimed Golden Boot honors. Defender Jalen Neal was named Defender of the Year and was awarded the Los Dos Humanitarian of the Year.
In the Academy ranks, midfielder Brandon Tellez was named the LA Galaxy Academy Player of the Year.
LA GALAXY 2022 TEAM AWARDS
LA Galaxy Player of the Year: Javier “Chicharito” Hernández – Forward
In his third season with the Galaxy, Javier “Chicharito” Hernández led the club and tied for fourth in MLS with 18 goals scored and added two assists in 32 games played (20 starts).Chicharito, who was named an MLS All-Star for the second consecutive season, tied for second in the league with 15 goals scored from open play.
LA Galaxy Defender of the Year: Jonathan Bond – Goalkeeper
Goalkeeper Jonathan Bond led the Galaxy with eight shutouts in 36 games played (36 starts) across all competitions in his second season in LA. Bond ended the 2022 campaign with the fourth-most appearances (65) in team history by a goalkeeper in MLS regular-season play.
LA Galaxy Humanitarian of the Year: Javier “Chicharito” Hernández – Forward
Javier “Chicharito” Hernández has been a leader in the Los Angeles community throughout 2022 on and off the field. Among his many contributions to the community, Chicharito spoke to LA Galaxy Academy players and members of the Cal State Dominguez Hills women’s soccer team in a conversation during Mental Health Awareness Month about the importance of an athlete’s mental health and how that translates into peak performance.
Golden Boot: Javier “Chicharito” Hernández – Forward
Chicharito led the LA Galaxy with 19 goals scored in 37 games played (34 starts) across all competitions this year. Dejan Joveljić finished second on the team with 15 goals scored in 37 appearances (10 starts) across all competitions in his second season with LA.
LA GALAXY II
LA Galaxy II Player of the Year: Preston Judd – Forward
LA Galaxy II forward Preston Judd was named the Player of the Year for Los Dos during the 2022 campaign….
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