Steven Moreira was announced as MLS Defender of the Year, marking the first time since 2009 that a Crew player has won the award. Moreira received more than 18% of the vote. The voting poll includes members of the media, players and coaches. Moreira was a ...

Steven Moreira of the Columbus Crew was named 2024 MLS Defender of the Year on Wednesday. The 30-year-old Cape Verde international had two goals and four assists in 27 matches (23 starts) this season.

The MLS continues to give out individual awards, so now it is the turn of one of the best Columbus Crew players. And it is not a goalkeeper, midfielder, coach or forward, but a man from the back of the field who was deservedly awarded by the MLS.

After a season that saw the Crew be one of the premier defensive teams in the league, Steven Moreira has been named the MLS Defender of the Year. He becomes the third player in club history and first since 2009 to win the award.

Columbus Crew defender Steven Moreira was named the 2024 MLS Defender of the Year. Unlock immediate access to every story, as well as exclusive newsletters like Soccer America Daily and Soccer on TV.

For the first time since 2009, a Columbus Crew player has been named the best defender in Major League Soccer. Columbus’ Steven Moreira was named the MLS defender of the year for the 2024 season, joining Chad Marshall (2009,