In the United States, Major League Soccer (MLS) has handed out a Defender of the Year award since its inception in 1996. Here is a list of the past winners:

• 1996 - John Doyle, San Jose Clash
• 1997 - Eddie Pope, D.C. United
• 1998 - Lubos Kubik, Chicago Fire
• 1999 - Robin Fraser, Los Angeles Galaxy
• 2000 - Peter Vermes, Kansas City Wizards
• 2001 - Jeff Agoos, San Jose Earthquakes
• 2002 - Carlos Bocanegra, Chicago Fire
• 2003 - Carlos Bocanegra, Chicago Fire
• 2004 - Robin Fraser, Columbus Crew
• 2005 - Jimmy Conrad, Kansas City Wizards
• 2006 - Bobby Boswell, D.C. United
• 2007 - Michael Parkhurst, New England Revolution ^[1]
• 2008 - Chad Marshall, Columbus Crew ^[2]
• 2009 - Chad Marshall, Columbus Crew

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