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Young Male Player of the Year

Making The Case: Josh Wynder For Chipotle U.S. Soccer Young Male Player Of The Year

Defender Earns First Nomination After Leading the U-19 MYNT’s Return to the Field This Year
By: Presented by ChipotleDecember 20, 2022
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After serving as an important leader during the U.S. Under-19 Men’s Youth National Team’s return to action this year, defender Josh Wynder has been named a finalist for 2022 Chipotle U.S. Soccer Young Male Player of the Year.

  • READ MORE: 2022 Chipotle Young Male Player of the Year Nominees


For the second year in a row, fans will have the opportunity to vote on select Player of the Year Awards, with the fan vote comprising 15% of the total vote. Nominees for all awards are selected by U.S. Soccer’s technical staff. Voting for the awards starts Thursday, Dec. 15 at 11:00 a.m. ET and closes on Dec. 22 at 11:59 p.m. ET. The winners will be announced in the weeks that follow.  

  • VOTE NOW: Fan Voting for Player of the Year Awards


Let’s take a look at some of Wynder’s highlights from 2022:

  • Appeared in all five matches for the U-19s, logging 291 minutes during their undefeated campaign and providing a steady presence on the back line.
  • Captained the squad twice, tied for the team lead.

 

 

  • Played in all three matches during the USA’s title run at September’s Slovenia Nations Cup and provided an assist in the team’s wild 4-3 win against Croatia.
  • Enjoyed a breakthrough season for Louisville City FC in the USL Championship, making 24 appearances.
  • Finished runner-up for USL Championship Young Player of the Year.
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  • Played an important role during Louisville’s run to the USL Championship Final, appearing in all three games of the postseason run, converting his attempt in a penalty kick shootout vs. Pittsburgh to reach the Eastern Conference Final and starting the championship match.
  • Contributed during Louisville’s Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup run, converting the decisive 10th penalty during a shoot-out in the tournament’s third round against St. Louis City SC II.