With Colorado, Ritchie was a first-choice player, played a number of defensive roles, and scored his first MLS goal.

The award is presented to the player who embodies an exceptional sense of leadership, civic pride, family values and community service.

The nine-year MLS veteran wore the captain's armband 17 times this season and recorded one goal and two assists.

[3] In ten years in MLS, Kotschau scored nine regular season goals and added 15 assists.

Kotschau now lives in Broomfield, Colorado where he is employed by Life Time Fitness as the Member Engagement Manager.