Ryan Baker
Note: Because there were few rookies and sophomores, I widened the pool to include players in their first two years. You only get one honor. To qualify, you needed at least six games played.
MVP: Pieran Robert
Stats (13 G): 61 scores, 11 assists, 50 goals, 18 blocks, 66 +/-, 3,018 total yards (2,271 receiving)
It goes without saying that Robert was the Radicals' MVP in 2026. His 50 scores led the entire UFA and were 20 more than his next teammate. He also led the team in blocks and had a plus/minus 28 points better than second-place Madison. Robert played both ways and provided a spark at any moment. He had nine games with at least four goals scored and only had three games without a block.
Runner-up: Nico Ranabhat
Stats (13 G): 51 scores, 37 assists, 14 goals, 1 block, 38 +/-, 96.80 Cmp%, 5,370 total yards (2,945 throwing, 2,425 receiving)
Ranabhat’s transformation from a fill-in cutter last season to quarterback this season was a leap most did not see coming. However, he defied expectations and balled out this season. Ranabhat also finished 19th in the league for total yards. He was as sure-handed as anyone, with 454 completions and nearly a 97% completion rate.
Offensive Player of the Year: Ian McCosky
Stats (12 G): 33 scores, 24 assists, 9 goals, 2 blocks, 96.42 Cmp%, 20 +/-, 4,359 total yards (2,989 throwing, 1,370 receiving)
The one-two punch of Ranabhat and McCosky proved to be pretty lethal. When the offense struggled later in the season, McCosky played bail-out and made sure the possession continued. It’s hard to go outside of the dominator set for the OPOY, but McCosky deserves the recognition. He also tied the team lead in hockey assists at 31.
Runner-up: Gabe Vordick
Stats (13 G): 32 scores, 19 assists, 13 goals, 1 block, 95.96 Cmp%, 4,930 total yards (3,030 throwing)
What kept Vordick from winning this award was his turnovers. 20 of them made it hard to justify the swap; however, Vordick was as essential to the team as the rest. He finished right behind Ranabhat and McCosky with 30 hockey assists and kept making layout grabs in the backfield.
Defensive Player of the Year: Anthony Gutowsky
Stats (13 G): 208 defensive points played, 112 offensive points played, 14 blocks, 32 +/-, 30 goals
The switch to D-line halfway through the season propelled Gutowsky to DPOY honors. He was the only threat that Madison could pose in the deep space. He carried a ton of responsibility on his shoulders as he showed what he’s capable of over the last few seasons. He recorded 12 of his 14 blocks in just seven games.
Runner-up: Kelsen Alexander
Stats (13 G): 135 defensive points played, 49 offensive points played, 8 blocks, 24 +/-
In his ninth year in the UFA, Alexander posted his second-best season. His eight blocks were a career-high, but the steady hand he provided on transition offense earned him these honors. He got big blocks in big moments, and for a D-line that dealt with so many injuries, Alexander was a safe space.
Most Improved Player of the Year: Max Sample
Stats (10 G): 29 scores, 6 assists, 23 goals, 5 blocks, 17 +/-, 1,477 receiving yards
Sample took a massive leap in production from his previous years to 2026. He played in just six games in 2025 and had 10 goals (5 coming in the playoff game). This year, his 23 goals were a career high, along with a career-high in blocks. He proved to be a steady target in end-of-quarter situations and won most of them.
Runner-up: Kyle Conniff
Stats (10 G): 13 scores, 3 assists, 10 goals, 4 blocks, 17 +/-
After playing just four games with Los Angeles in his last UFA season and logging two completions and no scores, Conniff was a sparkplug for this Radicals team. His energy was unmatched for all four quarters, and he made plays that made you tilt your head.
Rookie/Sophomore of the Year: Donte Buckingham
Stats (9 G): 6 scores, 2 assists, 4 goals, 4 blocks, 8 +/-
The stats may not reflect it, but Buckingham will be a name that you can’t gloss over for years to come. His athleticism is unbelievable, and there were plenty of times this season when he rose above some of the best players to get a block or contest a catch. In his rookie year, he showed flashes of a dominant defender and a jumper among the best.
Runner-Up: Max Junga
Stats (7 G): 6 scores, 3 assists, 3 goals, 3 blocks, 6 +/-
In his rookie year, Junga was a very cautious player. In his sophomore year, he found more of a footing. Junga has yet to unleash his deep-throwing game, but his tenacious defense earned him this honor. While he didn’t get his jersey called much this season, he surely earned more looks this offseason.
