Major League Soccer kicks off in two weeks and after some illuminating performances in 2021, the competition for this year's Landon Donovan MLS MVP award will be fierce.
Carles Gil took home the award a season ago after guiding New England on an incredible path to the Supporters' Shield before a narrow defeat in the playoffs to eventual champions New York City FC.
The league features so many bright talents including Josef Martinez, Chicharito and Ola Kamara,
The last three winners, including Gil, haven't been strikers though which means it's fair game for lots of up-and-coming MLS talent in 2022.
ONE37pm takes a look at the five players with the best opportunity at winning the 2022 MLS MVP award.