Goalkeeper of the Year Finalists
- Kevin Hartman (FC Dallas)
- Donovan Ricketts (LA Galaxy)
- Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake)
Fair Play Finalists - Individual
- C.J. Brown (Chicago Fire)
- Sebastien Le Toux (Philadelphia Union)
- Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes)
Comeback Player of the Year Finalists
- Chris Albright (New York Red Bulls)
- Bobby Convey (San Jose Earthquakes)
- Brek Shea (FC Dallas)
Visa Defender of the Year Finalists
- Nat Borchers (Real Salt Lake)
- Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy)
- Jamison Olave (Real Salt Lake)
MLS W.O.R.K.S. Humanitarian of the Year Finalists
- Brian Ching (Houston Dynamo)
- Jimmy Conrad (Kansas City Wizards)
- Seth Stammler (New York Red Bulls)
adidas Referee of the Year Finalists
- Mark Geiger
- Kevin Stott
- Baldomero Toledo
Rookie of the Year Finalists
- Danny Mwanga (Philadelphia Union)
- Andy Najar (D.C. United)
- Tim Ream (New York Red Bulls)
Coach of the Year Finalists
- Hans Backe (New York Red Bulls)
- Schellas Hyndman (FC Dallas)
- Jason Kreis (Real Salt Lake)
Newcomer of the Year Finalists
- Thierry Henry (New York Red Bulls)
- Joel Lindpere (New York Red Bulls)
- Alvaro Saborio (Real Salt Lake)
Volkswagen Most Valuable Player Finalists
- Edson Buddle (LA Galaxy)
- David Ferreira (FC Dallas)
- Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes)
Awards Announcements Schedule:
Schedule subject to change
November 3:Rookie of the Year, Fair Play Individual & Team of the Year, and Goalkeeper of the Year
November 5: Visa Defender and adidas Referee/Assistant Referee of the Year
November 8: MLS W.O.R.K.S. Humanitarian of the Year
November 10: Newcomer and Comeback Player of the Year
November 11: MLS Coach of the Year
November 15: 2010 MLS Best XI
November 17: AT&T Goal of the Year and NAPA Auto Parts Save of the Year
November 19: Volkswagen MVP & Commissioner’s Award