LA Galaxy star earns nomination for MLS Newcomer of the Year

LA Galaxy forward has emerged as a standout talent in MLS, earning a nomination for the coveted MLS Newcomer of the Year award.

Gabriel Pec shares this honor with Luca Orellano of FC Cincinnati and Luis Suarez from Inter Miami CF, highlighting the impact he has made in his debut season.

Acquired from Vasco da Gama, the Brazilian winger has quickly established himself as a pivotal player for the Galaxy. His contributions have been instrumental in leading the team to a second-place finish in the Western Conference during the regular MLS season.

LA Galaxy’s Gabriel Pec earns nomination for MLS Newcomer of the Year

The finalists for the 2024 MLS Year-End Awards were recently announced, recognizing the league’s top performers throughout the year, with representatives from 15 different MLS clubs. Winners will be unveiled during the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs.

In his inaugural season with the Galaxy, Pec has tallied an impressive 16 goals, making him the team’s leading scorer, while also providing 14 assists, resulting in a remarkable 30 total goal contributions.

With the playoffs approaching, Pec enters with momentum, riding a five-game goal-scoring streak. His exceptional performance this season earned him recognition on six MLS Team of the Matchdays and the MLS Player of the Matchday award for Matchday 34, following a standout display with one goal and two assists in LA’s 4-2 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps FC on September 21.

The last Galaxy player to clinch the MLS Newcomer of the Year award was the legendary Zlatan Ibrahimovic in 2018, making Pec’s nomination a significant milestone for the club as they seek to find another superstar.

Inter Miami CF stands out as the most represented club among the 2024 MLS Year-End Awards contenders, boasting six finalists following a historic season that saw them set an MLS regular-season points record.

The finalists were determined based on the highest average votes from MLS club technical staff, first-team players, and select media members, with each group contributing equally to the overall results.

You can participate in the excitement by voting for the AT&T MLS Goal of the Year and MLS Save of the Year, with online voting available at MLS until October 28.

With the playoffs on the horizon, Pec’s performance could prove crucial in the Galaxy's pursuit of success, and his nomination for Newcomer of the Year is a testament to his talent and potential. To support Gabriel Pec in the voting process, fans can follow the links provided on MLS’s official site.

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