LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Monday, Oct. 24, 2016) – LA Galaxy II announced the winners of the club’s 2016 awards. LA Galaxy II forward Jack McBean won LA Galaxy II Player of the Year and Golden Boot honors while goalkeeper Clement Diop won LA Galaxy II Defender of the Year and Lee Nishanian was named LA Galaxy II Humanitarian of the Year. Ethan Zubak was named the 2016 LA Galaxy Academy Player of the year.
LA GALAXY II
LA Galaxy II Player of the Year: Jack McBean
Forward Jack McBean earns LA Galaxy II Player of the Year for the second consecutive season after putting in another impression season with Los Dos that saw him tally 15 goals and two assists in just 17 appearances. Despite going on loan during the season, McBean still finished second in the USL Golden Boot race with his 15 goals.
LA Galaxy II Defender of the Year: Clement Diop
Clement Diop appeared in 22 games during the USL Regular Season, making 62 saves with a 70% save percentage along with six shutouts. In net, Diop led Los Dos to a 10-4-8 record in USL while helping the club earn its third-straight USL Cup Playoff berth.
LA Galaxy II Humanitarian of the Year: Lee Nishanian
Lee Nishanian has volunteered in numerous initiatives this season to give back to the local community in Los Angeles. The Los Dos defender has spent time visiting patients at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, supported the Galaxy’s partnership with St. Baldrick’s by shaving his head and encouraging fans to support the fight against children’s pediatric cancer and spent time volunteering at spcaLA.
Golden Boot: Jack McBean
McBean wins the 2016 LA Galaxy II boot with his 15 goals during the regular season. McBean’s 15 goals finished second in USL despite only playing 17 games.
LA GALAXY ACADEMY
Player of the Year: Ethan Zubak
Zubak, 18, was a part of the LA Galaxy’s Blended Learning Program first-ever graduating class this year, earning honors as valedictorian. After leading the LA Galaxy Academy’s Under-17/18 team with 13 goals in 21 appearances during the 2015-2016 season, Zubak signed his first professional contract with LA Galaxy II, where he went on to score twice and add an assist in 22 appearances on the season.
| LA Galaxy II Team Award Winners | ||||
| Year | Player of the Year | Defensive Player of the Year | Golden Boot | Humanitarian of the Year |
2014 | Andre Auras | Daniel Steres | Chandler Hoffman | -- |
2015 | Jack McBean | Daniel Steres | Ariel Lassiter | -- |
2016 | Jack McBean | Clement Diop | Jack McBean | Lee Nishanian |
<strong>Year</strong> |
<strong>LA Galaxy Academy Player of the Year</strong> |
<p>2014</p> |
<p>Jaime Villarreal</p> |
<p>2015</p> |
<p>Adrian Vera</p> |
<p>2016</p> |
<p>Ethan Zubak</p> |
