Minnesota United forward Abu Danladi has been included on the ballot for the 2017 AT&T Rookie of the Year award. Danladi — who was selected first overall by the Loons in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft and has notched eight goals and three assists for MNUFC so far this season — was nominated along with 16 other rookies.

The award is voted on by the players, technical staffers and select members of the media.

Three finalists for the award will be announced on Tuesday, October 31. Visit MLSsoccer.com to see the full list of nominees.