The Fall Schedule of the USL Super League 2024/25 season is complete, and multiple players and coaches have already made a name for themselves.
Our panel of Super League pundits gave their picks for the midseason MVP, defender, goalkeeper and coach based on who impressed them the most in the first 18 weeks of the season.
Meet the panel:
Kaylor Hodges is an Alabama native who founded Hammering Down – a podcast and website based on soccer in Birmingham. Hodges is also a regular on The USL Show.
Anna Witte is a sports broadcaster based in Charlotte, NC. Witte does play-by-play and sideline reporting for the Super League, as well as hosts the USL Super League Game Week podcast.
Dan Vaughn, Danielle Gawronski and John Howard-Fusco are representing Protagonist Soccer and The Super Show, a podcast that covers all things Super League.
Kaylor Hodges
Anna Witte
Protagonist Soccer
Most Valuable Player
Addie McCain – FTL
“McCain’s goal scoring record is going to gain attention, but her ability to create chances on and off the ball are what make her truly special. She is truly the ideal forward.”
Sam Meza – DAL
“The leader of Dallas’ midfield this fall. Crafty on the ball and created so much for the team in different roles on the field. Meza was the hardest player to stop in 2024 and so fun to watch on both sides of the ball.”
Addie McCain – FTL
“She’s the Golden Boot leader with 8 goals and is scoring about every game and a half. She’s dangerous around goal and only needs one chance to score. The MVP should be someone who if pulled out of the lineup, the team would be different, and they rely on her in FTL.”
Standout Defender
Brooke Hendrix – TB
“Hendrix is truly the complete package in terms of a standout defender. Her ability to win the ball back in the defensive third is second-to-none, but what makes her truly special is what she does with the ball at her feet in starting those attacking moments for the Sun.”
Allison Pantuso – BKN
“Brooklyn had a crazy October and Pantuso did a great job leading the backline and keeping the team organized defensively. Great 1v1, and strong communicator, I’ve really enjoyed watching Pantuso this fall.”
Hannah Davison – DAL
“She leads the team in defensive stats with 47 clearances, 17 interceptions, and 70 duels. She’s willing to take the best attackers in the league one-on-one. She’s a difference maker in every way.”
Standout Goalkeeper
Sydney Martinez – BKN
“If you’re looking for a keeper who is always in the right position with some of the safest hands in the league, look no farther than Sydney Martinez. What she does positionally to make difficult saves look routine is something truly special.”
Meagan McClelland – CAR
“Reliable, leads the league in clean sheets, and a big reason why Carolina has been able to get points and stay consistent defensively.”
Meagan McClelland – CAR
“In a league full of roster rotation, she’s the only one in the league to maintain the starting GK spot all season. That tells you enough. Leads the league with 36 saves and 6 clean sheets.”
Standout Coach
Jess Silva – BKN
“Despite a late start into the season, Silva has Brooklyn FC absolutely flying as the best team in the Super League. The moment she stepped onto the pitch with Brooklyn, the club went from a good team to easily the best team in this Fall Season.”
Philip Poole – CAR
“In the league’s first ever 14 matches, Poole was able to lead his team to 11 straight results. The way Poole has gotten his whole team behind his principles in a short period of time is extremely impressive.”
Jess Silva – BKN
“Joined the club a few games into the season, immersed herself in a new culture and league, and has risen to the top of the league by overcoming challenges. They end the fall season with 6 straight wins. She knows how to make in-game adjustments and gives her team the confidence to take risks.”