The North American Soccer League operated from 2011 to 2017 and presented several awards for individual performance at the end of each season.
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Best XI
The Best XI was awarded to the eleven players considered to have been the best in their respective positions.
Golden Ball Award
The Golden Ball was the league's MVP award.
Golden Boot Award
The Golden Boot was the league's leading scorer award.
Golden Glove Award
The Golden Glove was the league's goalkeeper of the year award.
Coach of the Year Award
The Coach of the Year award was initiated in 2011 with an independent panel. In 2012 the NASL adopted it as an official award.
Fair Play Award
Awarded to the team with the lowest point total from Yellow and Red cards throughout the season.
Goal of the Year Award
Award voted on by the fans over the internet for the best goal of the season.
| Year | Name | Nationality | Club | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | not awarded | – | – | |
| 2012 | not awarded | – | – | |
| 2013 | Pedro Mendes |  Brazil | Atlanta Silverbacks | [29] |
| 2014 | Christian Ramirez |  United States | Minnesota United FC | [30] |
| 2015 | Junior Burgos |  El Salvador | Atlanta Silverbacks | [31] |
| 2016 | Duke Lacroix | United States | Indy Eleven | [6] |
| 2017 | Zach Steinberger | United States | Jacksonville Armada | [32] |
Young Player of the Year
Award given to the league's top player under the age of 24.
| Year | Name | Nationality | Club | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | not awarded | – | – | |
| 2012 | not awarded | – | – | |
| 2013 | not awarded | – | – | |
| 2014 | Christian Ramirez | United States | Minnesota United FC | |
| 2015 | Leo Fernandes | Brazil | New York Cosmos | |
| 2016 | Papé Diakité |  Senegal | FC Edmonton | [6] |
| 2017 | Jack Blake |  Scotland | Jacksonville Armada | [33] |
Humanitarian of the Year
Award given to the player who most positively impact the lives of others.
| Year | Name | Nationality | Club | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | not awarded | – | – | |
| 2012 | not awarded | – | – | |
| 2013 | not awarded | – | – | |
| 2014 | Chris Nurse |  Guyana | Fort Lauderdale Strikers | |
| 2015 | Drew Beckie |  Canada | Ottawa Fury | |
| 2016 | Michael Lahoud |  Sierra Leone | Miami FC | [6] |
| 2017 | Austin da Luz | United States | North Carolina FC | [34] |
Player of the Month
Awarded monthly to the best NASL player.
References
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