(Updated 12:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 10 with U20 award winners and Lou Marsh trophy winner)
Hey, look! It's getting colder outside and every conceivable centimetre of public space is being occupied by something related to Secularmas! Most folks have already mentally checked out, meaning it's a great time for stuff like "best-of" list and end-of-year awards!
As it relates to the world of Canadian soccer, some award-winners have already been named, while others will be determined in the not-too-distant future. Here is your (sort of) definitive roundup.
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Canadian Soccer Association Players of the Year
Para Soccer: Brendon McAdam
Men's U17: Marco Carducci
Women's U17: Ashley Lawrence
Men's U20: Doneil Henry
Women's U20: Sabrina D'Angelo
Women's senior: To be announced Tuesday
Men's senior: To be announced Wednesday
CBC Athlete of the Year: Christine Sinclair
The Canadian captain was announced on Saturday as the winner of the popular-vote contest, beating out second-place finisher, cyclist Ryder Hesjedal.
Sportsnet Canadian Athlete of the Year: To be determined
Sinclair is in the running against Hesjedal, tennis player Milos Raonic, MMA star Georges St-Pierre, Stampeders running back Jon Cornish and Lightning forward Steven Stamkos. Sportsnet's website doesn't make it especially obvious when or how the winner will be announced.
Lou Marsh Trophy winner: Christine Sinclair
Sinclair is the first soccer player to ever claim what is widely considered the definitive "athlete of the year" prize in Canada.
Canadian Soccer News Award winners: To be determined
And perhaps the most important awards of all, the annual CSN awards, will be awarded in such categories as player of the year, villain of the year and goal of the year for each of the country's top pro squads. Check CSN in the coming weeks for a full breakdown.
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