Crew's Steven Moreira voted MLS Defender of Year

(Photo credit: Samantha Madar/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images)Steven Moreira of the Columbus Crew was named 2024 MLS Defender of the Year on Wednesday.

The 30-year-old Cape Verde international had two goals and four assists in 27 matches (23 starts) this season.

"It means a lot to be selected as the MLS Defender of the Year," Moreira said. "This season was filled with great memories from our run to the Concacaf Cham