Note: The Deseret News picks Mr. Soccer and the MVPs, but the remainder of the all-state teams are based on coaches votes.
Here's a look at the 2017 Deseret News 5A all-state soccer team as voted on by the coaches.
Mr. Soccer
Kaden Amano, Layton, MF, Sr.
Led Layton to the 5A state title by recording 8 goals and 7 assists. Was the link that kept the midfield and front line together. Great leader on and off the field.
5A MVP
Sam Hunter, Layton, GK, Sr.
Recorded 10 shutouts and only allowed seven goals in leading Layton to the 5A state championship. Made a PK save in the championship shootout.
5A First Team
Forwards
Nathan Mumford, American Fork, Jr. — 13 goals, 6 assists
Aaron Nixon, Copper Hills, Sr. — 12 goals, 5 assists
Isaiah Cardoso, Bingham, Sr. — Great left foot, very aggressive
Tyler Gundred, Lone Peak, Sr. — Led team with 6 game-winning goals
Midfielders
Carter Johnson, Herriman, Jr. — 13 goals, 15 assists
Carlos Becerra, Copper Hills, Sr. — 13 goals, 9 assists
Cameron Jolley, American Fork, Sr. — 10 goals, great vision
Leo Sobreira, Bingham, Sr. — Bingham’s leading scorer
Defenders
Jaxson Ruff, Herriman, Sr. — Anchored defense
Blaine Chambers, Layton, Sr. — Anchored D with 10 shutouts
Nate Devenberg, Bingham, Jr. — Aggressive, great 1v1 defender
Jeff Nigbur, Copper Hills, Sr. — Heart & soul of defense
Goalkeepers
JD Myers, Herriman, Jr. — 8 shutouts, 12 goals against
Oliver Vidana, Copper Hills, Sr. — 6 shutouts
5A Second Team
Forwards
Ethan Alexander, Herriman, Sr.
Jojea Kwizera, West Jordan, Sr.
Colton Harrison, Davis, Sr.
Carson Ecalono, Pleasant Grove, So.
Midfielders
Easton Embley, Layton, Sr.
David Brog, Brighton, Jr.
Logan Beus, Lone Peak, Sr.
Joshua Ubico, Hunter, Sr.
Defenders
Sam Angus, Herriman, Sr.
Matthew Rich, American Fork, Sr.
Braxton Ferrin, Weber, Sr.
Sam McCalla, Davis, Sr.
Goalkeepers
Tanner Kennard, Davis, Jr.
Tyler Trump, Viewmont, Sr.
5A Honorable Mention
Forwards
Micah Hammond, Riverton, Sr.
Drake Cook, Viewmont, Sr.
Kolton Johnson, Herriman, Fr.
Max Price, Weber, Jr.
Alec Ferrin, Fremont, Sr.
Eric Morris, Weber, Jr.
Midfielders
Zahir Vazquez, Roy, Jr.
Aaron Jolley, American Fork, Fr.
Ben Gonzalez, Copper Hills, Sr.
Kofi Herrick, Fremont, Jr.
Joshua Crestani, Jordan, Jr.
Marshall Johnson, Viewmont, Sr.
Caleb Hanssen, Lone Peak, Sr.
Defenders
Dawson Meldrum, Lone Peak, Jr.
Jackson Paul, Brighton, Sr.
Seth Alonso, Copper Hills, Sr.
Mason Glassett, Jordan, Jr.
Bryson Ferrin, Weber, Jr.
Brigham Johnson, Pleasant Grove, Sr.
Goalkeepers
Preston Taylor, Fremont, Sr.
Jose Rios, Jordan, Sr.
Kenny Hall, Pleasant Grove, Sr.