Angel, 31, is in the midst of his first year with the Red Bulls and has already matched the team goal scoring record of 16, set in 2000 by Adolfo Valencia.

Already established as a MLS Most Valuable Player candidate, the two-time MLS Player of the Month and Player of the Week was also named the MVP for the MLS All-Star Game on July 19.

"It's an honor to receive such a distinction especially from a magazine as important as People En Espanol," said Angel.

"More important to me is the success of the team, after that if the awards come to me, I would welcome them."