Michael Parkhurst
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Michael Finlay Parkhurst is an American former soccer player who played as a defender. The 2005 MLS Rookie of the Year and 2007 MLS Defender of the Year Award, Parkhurst was capable of playing both as a center back and right back. He played for the United States national team, including being a member of three CONCACAF Gold Cup squads and participating in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Parkhurst is a co-founder of USL Championship club Rhode Island FC.
Parkhurst in 2017
Michael Parkhurst playing for Atlanta United on June 2, 2018
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