lee edgerton was named eisl most valuable player for the 1998 season. ed carmean was honored with the eisl's first sportsmanship award, presented to the player who "displays gentlemanly play and the ability to treat players, fans and officials with genuine respect and kindness." huntsville fire players named to the 1998 eisl all-league team included midfielder lee edgerton and defender ed carmean. players named to the eisl all-league third team included defender carlton williams. players receiving all-league honorable mentions included defender abraham francois and midfielder jamie harding.