2023 FINALISTS

Celebrating the Inaugural Finalists of the North American Soccer Business and Media Awards.

All 2023 Finalists

Media Personality of the Year

  • Kate Abdo - CBS Sports

  • Taylor Twellman - MLS Season Pass

  • Thierry Henry - CBS Sports

  • Carli Lloyd - FOX Sports

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Executive of the Year

  • Eli Velazquez - Executive Vice President of Sports, Telemundo

  • Julie Uhrman - Co-Founder and President, Angel City Football Club

  • Xavier Asensi - CBO, Inter Miami

  • Carolyn Kindle - CEO, St. Louis CITY SC

  • Jeff Gerttula - Executive Vice President, Digital, CBS Sports, News and Stations

  • Dan Rutstein - President, Orange County SC

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Event of the Year

  • "El Clásico de México" (Club America and Chivas de Guadalajara) - PRIMETIME Sports

  • Old Rivals. New York. (Manchester United vs. Arsenal FC at MetLife Stadium) - AEG

  • 2023 Leagues Cup - MLS and LIGA MX

  • LA Galaxy at the Rose Bowl

  • San Diego Wave Final Home Match - Fan Appreciation Night & NWSL Shield Celebration

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Best Storytelling

  • Kickin' It - CBS Sports

  • "Under Pressure" - U.S. Soccer x Netflix Docuseries

  • Welcome to Wrexham

  • The Athletic's Editorial Coverage of Messi's Arrival to MLS

  • Between Two Worlds - Megan Reyes

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Best Short-Form Content or Series

  • Sergio Busquets 'Maestro' Hype Video - Inter Miami CF

  • Lynn Williams: "In Her Shoes" - ESPN

    Lynn Williams: "In Her Shoes" - ESPN

  • Travel Stories - Atlanta United x Delta

  • “Wanyama and his Famous Spaghetti Recipe” - CF Montréal

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Best Live Programming

  • UEFA Champions League Today - CBS Sports

  • "El Clásico" - ESPN

  • Telemundo's Presentation of the FIFA Women’s World Cup: Australia and New Zealand 2023

  • FOX Sports Presentation of the FIFA Women's World Cup: Australia and New Zealand 2023

  • KC Current Matchday

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Best Integrated Campaign

  • USA vs The World Campaign on FOX

  • Continental Tire - Official Tire Partner of Major League Soccer

  • Leagues Cup Campaign - Philadelphia Union

  • Our LA. Our Galaxy.

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Best Long-Form Content or Series

  • The Billion Dollar Goal - Paramount+

  • “Fearless 43" - Philadelphia Union

  • WORLD CUP NOW - FOX Sports

  • A Story That Started Long Before MLS - FC Dallas

  • Au Féminin (“Her Way”), a CF Montréal Digital Original

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Community Initiative of the Year

  • Angel City Football Club Community Initiatives

  • Pillars of the Valley - St. Louis CITY SC

  • North Bay Village - North Bay Village, Miami-Dade Public Schools, and the Argentine Football Association

  • Orange County SC: Taking Strides to Curb Drunk Driving

  • Quakes Community Coaching Course

  • ADAPTandTHRIVE - U.S. Soccer

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Venue of the Year

  • CITYPARK - St. Louis CITY SC

  • Lower.com Field - Columbus Crew

  • Subaru Park - Philadelphia Union

  • Estadio BBVA - Club de Futbol Monterrey Rayados

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Youth Developmental Program of the Year

  • Arizona Arsenal Soccer Club

  • PUMA x Christian Pulisic Legacy Program

  • New York Red Bulls Youth Programs

  • Orange County SC: Giving Young American Talent a Pro Player Pathway to Europe

  • New England Revolution Academy

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Product Launch of the Year

  • 404 Kit Launch - Atlanta United

  • Golazo Network - CBS Sports

  • New York Red Bulls "Freestyle Kit"

  • New England Revolution, adidas Skateboarding, and Orchard Skateshop Collaboration

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Social Media Team of the Year

  • FOX Soccer

  • Inter Miami CF (MLS)

  • CBS Sports Golazo

  • Philadelphia Union (MLS)

  • Atlanta United (MLS)

  • Kansas City Current (NWSL)

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