Pontius tied his career high in goals with 12 while adding six assists in his first season with the Union, helping his club to a playoff appearance.
The 29-year-old was limited to 29 total appearances with D.C. United in 2014 and 2015 after struggling to overcome a hamstring injury which required several surgeries.
Frank Lampard of New York City FC came in second for the award, followed by Orlando City’s Kevin Molino.
