Forge FC’s Manjrekar James, Cavalry FC’s Daan Klomp and Halifax Wanderers FC’s Daniel Nimick are the nominees for Canadian Premier League Defender of the Year Award.
The winner, decided by a vote of CPL club technical leadership and select media, will be announced Oct. 26 in Hamilton in advance of the Oct. 28 CPL final.
James, 30, joined Forge in March from Ukraine's Chornomorets Odessa. The Canadian international was a defensive force, finishing second in the CPL in recoveries and total passes . The Toronto native ranked third in aerial duels won and fourth in duels won while logging a team-high 2,340 minutes.
Voting for the CPL’s annual awards is based on performances during the regular season, not including Canadian Championship, CONCACAF or playoff action.
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