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What do the badges on each highlight mean?

What do the badges on each highlight mean?

Updated over 4 months ago

Appearing on some highlights, badges in MLS QUEST signal something significant related to the content of the highlight and overall context within the MLS QUEST collection.

Following is a reference guide for badges you might find on MLS QUEST.

	MLS Quest Debut This badge is reserved for a player’s first-ever appearance on MLS QUEST!
	Hat Trick This badge is reserved for highlights that feature the 3rd goal of a hat trick! All goals scored during regulation plus extra time (if required) are counted.
	First MLS Goal This badge is reserved for a player’s first career goal in MLS!
	Stoppage Time Winner This badge is reserved for highlights featuring a game-winning goal scored in stoppage time!
	MVP This badge is reserved for highlights featuring a player who won the Landon Donovan MVP Award that same year!
	Newcomer of the Year This badge is reserved for highlights featuring a player who won the Newcomer of the Year Award that same year! Note: “Newcomer” is defined as a player with previous professional experience who made his MLS debut.
	Young Player of the Year This badge is reserved for highlights featuring a player who won the Young Player of the Year Award that same year! Note: Eligible players must be 22 years old or under at the beginning of the calendar year.
	Defender of the Year This badge is reserved for highlights featuring a player who won the Defender of the Year Award that same year!
	Goalkeeper of the Year This badge is reserved for highlights featuring a player who won the Goalkeeper of the Year Award that same year!
	Comeback Player of the Year This badge is reserved for highlights featuring a player who won the Comeback Player of the Year Award that same year! Note: Given to an MLS player who has overcome a severe injury and/or adversity, thus missing a significant portion of the previous season, and showed improved performance to achieve success during the current season.
	Golden Boot This badge is reserved for highlights featuring a player who won the MLS Golden Boot that same year! Note: The Golden Boot is awarded to the player with the most goals at the end of the regular season.