The 2013 MLS season kicks off this weekend. Here at MLSsoccer.com, we're getting ready the only way we know how: making predictions and debating every little thing. On Monday, we predicted the Golden Boot winner. Today, it's the Goalkeeper of the Year.

Prediction Comments Simon Borg

Senior Editor Michael Gspurning, Seattle The Austrian was as steady as they came in 2012 but flew under the radar for most of the season. He's not only solid, but the big man showed he is capable of the stand-on-your-head performances which will earn him league acclaim in 2013. Matt Doyle

Armchair Analyst Michael Gspurning, Seattle Gspurning was the best ‘keeper in the league last year when he was healthy. In 2013 he’ll be healthy more often, and the voters will give him his due. Nick Firchau

Senior Editor Michael Gspurning, Seattle Probably should have won the award last year, he’ll get his due this time. He’ll beat out Carlo Cudicini in LA.

Jonah Freedman

Managing Editor Dan Kennedy, Chivas USA Assuming the new Goats eliminate the need for DK1 to make those desperation saves, he'll finally get his due as the league's top netminder. Greg Lalas

Editor-In-Chief Bill Hamid , D.C. The D.C. United defense is better than most people give them credit for, but it's still not an impenetrable wall. That's where Hamid, who has developed slowly and has a USMNT No. 3 spot there for the taking. That's motivation. Nicholas Rosano

Editor Michael Gspurning, Seattle Likely would've won the award last year if not for injury. If he stays healthy and the Sounders can answer the questions about the defense in front of him, he should take it. Jason Saghini

Director of Video Tally Hall, Houston This is a long time coming, but Hall has gotten better and better each year. Kristel Valencia

Editor, FutbolMLS.com Jimmy Nielsen, Sporting KC The best I’ve seen in MLS. Period. Andrew Wiebe

Editor Michael Gspurning, Seattle Had he played a full season in 2012, there's a good chance the Austrian shot stopper would have kept Jimmy Nielsen from claiming the award. This time around, there's no doubt, as Gspurning keep the Sounders' D on point despite the loss of Jeff Parke.

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