Sebastian Giovinco captured the 2016 ESPY for best MLS player on Wednesday night at the awards ceremony in Los Angeles.

Giovinco did not attend the ceremony and remained in Toronto ahead of joining the squad in San Jose for their match against the Earthquakes on Saturday night. 

Giovinco dominated MLS in his first year in the league, recording 22 goals and 16 assists on his way to winning the league MVP award. 

So far in 2016 the Atomic Ant has registered eight goals and seven assists in 17 games for the Reds.