There were plenty of players nominated for the #MLSSoshies, but only 16 could make the cut.

The nominees for the Most Social MLS Player award have been identified after voting came to a close last week. The 16 players who are still in contention for the accolade, which is the first of its kind, will be divided into groups of four next Wednesday, Dec. 9, and fans will decide who takes home the inaugural honors during #MLSSoshies Week, which will kick off on Monday, Dec. 14.

Here are the 16 players nominees (in alphabetical order):