Chicago Fire FC II forward Jason Shokalook has been named a finalist for the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Most Valuable Player Award, according to an announcement from Chicago Fire FC II and MLS NEXT Pro. The award is determined by votes from Head Coaches, Chief Soccer Officers at MLS NEXT Pro clubs, as well as league content and broadcast teams.

North Texas SC’s Sam Sarver was selected as the MVP for this season, while Marcos Dias of New England Revolution II was also among the finalists.

Shokalook earned recognition earlier in the year by winning the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Golden Boot after scoring 20 goals in 22 matches. This achievement follows David Poreba’s Golden Boot win in 2024 with 18 goals, making Chicago Fire II the first club in MLS NEXT Pro history to have back-to-back Golden Boot winners.

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