Major League Soccer today announced that Chicago Fire defender Austin Berry is the 2012 MLS Rookie of the Year. D.C. United midfielder Nick DeLeon finished second in the voting.
DeLeon played in 28 matches (25 starts) is his first professional season and broke the club's rookie goal-scoring record with six goals. The talented winger also scored two goals in four matches during the 2012 MLS Cup Playoffs.
DeLeon is United's fourth consecutive MLS Rookie of the Year finalist. He is the third player to come in second (Pontius - 2009, Kitchen - 2011). Andy Najar won the award in 2010.
Below is a breakdown of the voting:
| PLAYER | % CLUB VOTES | % MEDIA VOTES | % PLAYER VOTES | WEIGHTED TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Berry (CHI) | 51.79 | 56.92 | 31.96 | 140.67 |
| Nick DeLeon (DC) | 25 | 26.15 | 22.68 | 73.83 |
| Darren Mattocks (VAN) | 7.14 | 4.62 | 14.43 | 26.19 |
| Luis Silva (TOR) | 10.71 | 1.54 | 7.22 | 18.93 |
| Connor Lade (NY) | 0 | 1.54 | 7.22 | 8.76 |
