Carlos Bocanegra
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Carlos Manuel Bocanegra is an American sports executive and former professional soccer player. A two-time MLS Defender of the Year, Bocanegra also played professionally in England, Scotland, France, and Spain. He earned over 100 caps with the United States, serving as captain for six years. He is currently serving as technical director and vice president for Atlanta United.
Bocanegra in 2010
Bocanegra playing for Fulham in 2007
Bocanegra with the United States national team in 2010
MLS Defender of the Year Award
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The Major League Soccer Defender of the Year Award is an annual award handed out to the top defender in Major League Soccer annually since the league's inception in 1996. The award is decided based on votes from MLS players, MLS coaches and executives and media members.
With three wins, Chad Marshall has won the most MLS Defender of the Year Awards.
US men's national team player Carlos Bocanegra is a two time winner of the award.
Ike Opara won the award with both Sporting KC and Minnesota United FC.
Walker Zimmerman won the award back-to-back with Nashville SC