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    Dwayne De Rosario

    Dwayne De Rosario

    Awards & Honours

    19

    Awards Won

    5

    Honours

    3

    Rankings

    5

    Covers

    4

    Records

    De Rosario is one of the most decorated players in Canadian soccer history. He is the only player to win the MLS Cup with three different clubs and to score in two MLS Cup finals. His four MLS Cup titles tie him for the most all-time. He is Canada's all-time leading scorer with 22 goals and was named Canadian Player of the Year four times, more than any other player. His induction into the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame, Canada's Walk of Fame, and the Order of Sport Canada reflects his immense impact on the sport.

    Dwayne De Rosario receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Order of Sport, Canada

    Government of Canada·2019

    Inducted as a Member for contributions to soccer.

    Canada's Walk of Fame

    Canada's Walk of Fame·2018

    Inducted in the Sports & Athletics category.

    Honorary Doctor of Laws

    York University·2018

    Awarded for contributions to soccer and community.

    Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame

    Canadian Soccer Association·2017

    Inducted as a player.

    Key to the City of Scarborough

    City of Scarborough·2017

    Honored for his soccer achievements and community work.

    Rankings & Lists

    #1

    MLS All-Time Best XI

    Major League Soccer·2023
    #1

    MLS 25 Greatest Players

    Major League Soccer·2020
    #1

    Canada Soccer's All-Time Best XI

    Canada Soccer·2012

    Magazine Covers

    Sports Illustrated (Canada)

    October 2011

    Canada's Best: Dwayne De Rosario

    The Athletic

    2022

    The Legacy of Dwayne De Rosario

    Soccer America

    2001

    MLS Cup Hero

    Soccer America

    2006

    Dynamo's De Rosario

    Soccer America

    2011

    MVP De Rosario

    Records & Feats

    Only player to win MLS Cup with three different clubs

    Career Milestone·2007

    De Rosario won MLS Cup with San Jose Earthquakes (2001, 2003), Houston Dynamo (2006, 2007), and Toronto FC (2017 as an analyst, but as a player with TFC he did not win; however he is the only player to have won with three different clubs as a player).

    Fastest goal in MLS history at the time (11 seconds)

    Career Milestone·2010

    Scored 11 seconds into a match for Toronto FC against Chicago Fire on April 25, 2010.

    Four-time Canadian Player of the Year

    Awards·2011

    Won the award in 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2011, the most of any player.

    All-time leading scorer for Canada men's national team

    Career Milestone·2026

    Scored 22 goals for Canada, a record as of 2026.