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MLS announces 2011 club and executive award winners

NEW YORK – Major League Soccer on Sunday announced the winners of year-end awards that recognize individuals and clubs for outstanding contributions off the playing field.


The club and executive award winners are highlighted by Seattle Sounders FC winning their third consecutive Ticket Sales Team of the Year award and Portland Timbers Chief Operating Officer Mike Golub receiving the Doug Hamilton Executive of the Year award.


The complete list of 2011 Club and Executive Award winners is below.


2011 MLS club and executive award winners:

Doug Hamilton Executive of the Year – Mike Golub, Portland Timbers


Corporate Partnership Executive of the Year – Ryan Brach, Portland Timbers


Corporate Partnership Team of the Year – Seattle Sounders FC


Partnership Marketing Team of the Year – Seattle Sounders FC


Marketing Executive of the Year – Cory Dolich, Portland Timbers


Ticketing Executive of the Year – Joe Cote, Portland Timbers


Ticket Sales Team of the Year – Seattle Sounders FC


Local Digital Editor of the Year – Brian Costello, Portland Timbers


Public Relations Team of the Year – Sporting Kansas City  


Merchandiser of the Year – Philadelphia Union/Angelo’s Soccer Corner


Community Relations Department of the Year presented by MLS W.O.R.K.S. – Toronto FC


Operations Staff of the Year – Portland Timbers


Team Administrator of the Year presented by ATP Event Experts – Francisco Tobar, D.C. United


Athletic Training Staff of the Year presented by Mueller Sports Medicine – Houston Dynamo


Equipment Manager of the Year – Rusty Wummel, Columbus Crew