Mike Anhaeuser, Charleston Battery: Anhaeuser has brought the best out of the Battery’s mix of old and new faces to put the club on top of the Eastern Conference as the only side to have reached 10 wins in the conference so far.

Mark Briggs, Real Monarchs SLC: Briggs has managed his squad extremely well, and helped the side earn a USL-record nine-game winning streak to sit with the best record in the league at the halfway point.

Darren Powell, San Antonio FC: Powell has helped push San Antonio FC to a new level in its second season, going 14 games undefeated to start the season to put the side in contention for first in the Western Conference.