Honduran striker Romel Quioto has been named CF Montreal’s Most Valuable player (MVP) of the season beating Kenya’s Victor Wanyama and US midfielder Djordje Mihailovic to the award.The three had been shortlisted for the award that saw fans participate in the voting. 50% of the fans’ voice counted while the other 50% was decided by the club staff and in the end, the striker, who scored 16 goals last season emerged top winning his second MVP award.##NAJAVA_MECA_6724277##Defender Alistair Johnston was named Defender of the Year in his first season with the club while youngster Tomas Giraldo was named the winner of the Jason Di Tullio Trophy, an award given to a youngest best talent to graduate to first team from the academy.Nous félicitons les lauréats de nos honneurs individuels! >>> https://t.co/mzRkqnaCAUWe congratulate the recipients of our individual trophies 👏🏆 >>> https://t.co/vLGqjHXDHK#CFMTL pic.twitter.com/VBmsr1808A— x – CF Montréal (@cfmontreal) October 13, 2022 Quito is expected to continue with Montreal for another season while Wanyama and Djordje are exiting. Wanyama has announced that he will not extending his contract with the club while the US midfielder is heading to AZ Alkmaar.CF Montréal Vice-President and Chief Sporting Officer Olivier Renard lauded the recipient of the awards although he admitted that the choice was a tough one as several players performed well during the just concluded season.“I think there were several players who could have won a trophy today, but the fan vote decided it. With his stats this season, Romell wins for the second time in three seasons which shows his consistency on the field and his importance to our Club. Alistair had a great showing in his first year with us and his personality is already a key team-building element in the locker room. He is an important player here, but also for the national team and a great example for Canadian soccer,”.“The trophy that bears Jason’s name is firstly notable as a tribute to his memory. Tomas has been very unlucky with injuries and has worked hard all season. It is a nice thought from the locker room to encourage him not to give up.”Montreal’s focus now shifts to the MLS playoff. They take on Orlando City on Monday with a semifinal ticket at stake.Stars Abroad: Kenyan trio suffers defeat in Europe
