Just after Noon EST on December 11th, 2023, U.S. Soccer has announced the nominees for its 2023 end-of-the-year awards to highlight the top performers across all its National Teams. Among the nominees is one of our own – Philadelphia Union homegrown, Jack McGlynn. The 20-year-old midfielder from Queens, NY has been named as one of the 4 finalists for the 2023 Chipotle Young Male Player Award.
Philadelphia Union’s Jack McGlynn listed among award finalists
After his consistent involvement in U-20 US Youth National Team during the 2022/2023 cycle, McGlynn appeared in all 5 games and served as a key piece for the United States at the 2023 U-20 World Cup. McGlynn was also called into and appeared in all 4 games for the Olympic team in October and November in preparation for the 2024 Paris Games.
With his home club of Philadelphia Union, McGlynn had somewhat of a breakout season in 2023, appearing in 44 games across all competitions. McGlynn also cemented himself as a mainstay in the Union XI, starting in 28 of those games 44 games and notching 3 goals and 4 assists for the blue and gold this season.
Most importantly for McGlynn and his development, it felt like the 20-year-old took a huge step on the defensive side of the ball this season – becoming a more reliable 2-way player for Curtin – which should translate over to the level of trust he receives at the National team level in the future.
Below is the list of nominees for all awards, along with a link to vote for Jack as the 2023 Chipotle Young Male Player of the Year.
The 2023 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year
Nominees:
-Crystal Dunn
-Emily Fox
-Naomi Girma
-Lindsey Horan
-Sophia Smith
The 2023 U.S. Soccer Male Player of the Year
Nominees:
-Matt Turner
-Yunus Musah
-Florian Balogun
-Ricardo Pepi
-Christian Pulisic
The Chipotle Young Female Player of the Year
Nominees:
-Savannah King
-Olivia Moultrie
-Onyeka Gamero
-Ally Sentnor
-Alyssa Thompson
The Chipotle Young Male Player of the Year
Nominees:
-Gianluca Busio
-Benjamin Cremaschi
-Jack McGlynn
-Nimfasha Berchimas
-Kevin Paredes.
Game of the Year, presented by Bud Light
Nominees:
-USWNT’s 2-1 victory vs. Brazil to clinch the 2023 SheBelieves Cup,
-USMNT’s dominant 3-0 win vs. Mexico in the Concacaf Nations League Semifinal
USMNT’s trophy-clinching 2-0 victory vs. Canada in the Nations League championship match.
-U.S. Men’s Beach Soccer National Team’s strong 5-0 win vs. Mexico in the 2023 Concacaf Beach Soccer Championship Final
-U.S. Women’s Deaf National Team topped Turkey 3-0 to win its third Women’s World Deaf Football Championship.
Beach Soccer Female Player of The Year
Nominees:
-Hannah Adler
-Ali Hall
-Kilee Quigley
Beach Soccer Male Player of The Year
Nominees:
-Chris Albiston
-Gabe Silveira
-Chris Toth
Futsal Player of the Year
Nominees:
-Luciano Gonzalez
-Diego Moretti
-Zach Reget
Cerebral Palsy Female Player of The Year
Nominees:
-Michelle Cross
-Jesslyn Kuhnel
-Joey Martin
Cerebral Palsy Male Player of The Year
Nominees:
-Josh Brunais
-Ben Lindau
-John Sullivan
Deaf Female Player of the Year
Nominees:
-Sydney Andrews
-Paige Beaudry
-Emily Spreeman
Deaf Male Player of the Year
Nominees:
-Chris Bourdon
-Will Frentz
-JP Kanashiro
Power Soccer Player of The Year
Nominees:
-Lexi Heer
-Riley Johnson
-Pete Winslow
Adapt and Thrive Disability Award
Nominees:
-Joslynn Bigelow (Down Syndrome Sports of America),
-Randy Corey (TOPSoccer), and
-MLS WORKS.
Voting for all awards: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7637720/2023-U-S-Soccer-Player-of-the-Year-Voting-Fan-Vote
Don’t forget to cast your vote for Philadelphia Union starlet Jack McGlynn!
