MLS Quest

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.

What do the badges on each highlight mean?

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	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.

What do the badges on each highlight mean?

MLS Quest Debut

Hat Trick

First MLS Goal

Stoppage Time Winner

MVP

Newcomer of the Year

Young Player of the Year

Defender of the Year

Goalkeeper of the Year

Comeback Player of the Year

Golden Boot