Nigerian-American Ike Opara is vying for his second Major League Soccer (MLS) Defender of the Year after he first scooped the prestigious award in 2017.
The Minnesota United center-back, 30, who has been commanding in the defence, will battle Miles Robinson (Atlanta United) and Walker Zimmerman (Los Angelis FC) for the top honour.
This past regular season, he played 30 matches in the MLS and netted three goals.
His team are through to the playoffs.
Opara has previously played for San Jose Earthquakes and Kansas City.
