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 The Italian international, 28, had already won the MLS Golden Boot
award and had been voted the MLS Newcomer of the Year Award while
also earning a spot on the MLS Best XI.
Giovinco, who joined Toronto FC from Italian heavyweights Juventus
in January, ended his maiden season with a tally of 22 goals and 16
assists, becoming the first player ever in MLS to record at least 20
goals and 10 assists in a single season.
"I'm very proud and honored to receive the award for MLS MVP,"
Giovinco said in a statement. "I am satisfied with my personal
season but look forward to finishing on a more positive note next
season for our team."
"I'm very happy and proud to be in Toronto, as everyone can see from
my performances on the field. I'm glad to have chosen this city as
my new home.
"I really hope to stay here as long as possible and one day bring a
MLS championship to Toronto and our fans."
Giovinco, who helped lead Toronto to their first ever playoff
appearance, set the MLS record for most combined goals and assists
in a single season, his tally of 38 beating Chris Wondolowski's
previous best of 27 goals and 7 assists (34 combined) in 2012.
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The Italian set a number of club records at Toronto FC, among them
becoming the first player at the club to record two hat tricks in
MLS -- on July 12 against New York City FC and on Aug. 5 against
Orlando City SC.
(Reporting by Mark Lamport-Stokes in Los Angeles; Editing by Steve
Keating)
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