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  Tell Me About: The MLS Goalkeeper of the Year   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Tim Howard, who currently is the starting goalkeeper for Everton FC in the English Premier League, would have had a chance to win his second honor in 2003, but he made a well-documented transfer to Manchester United in the middle of the campaign, taking him out of the running.
Of the past award winners, Brad Freidel's name immediately jumps off the page, as he won the award in 1997 with the Columbus Crew before embarking on what has been a nine-year career in the English Premier League with Liverpool and Blackburn.
The MLS Goalkeeper of the Year is determined by a collection of votes from the media, MLS players and MLS coaches and general managers.
ussoccerplayers.com /latest_soccer_news/526095.html   (550 words)

  
 Soccer365   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Tony Meola, currently a goalkeeper with MLS Cup finalist Kansas City, was the last player to have been crowned MVP without having won the scoring title (2000).
The only MLS player in 2004 to register double figures in both goals and assists, Guevara was an integral part of a MetroStars midfield that helped engine the League's most prolific offense.
Cannon, who is also a finalist for the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year award, led the League in saves (150) while facing the most shots (431).
www.soccer365.com /Home/page_89_84705.shtml   (565 words)

  
 Colorado Rapids. The official site of the Colorado Rapids Major League Soccer Team.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
MLS also announced the finalists for the Gatorade Rookie of the Year and the Official Sports International Referee of the Year.
The 29-year old was one of only four players in MLS to play every minute of every game (2,700) during the 2004 campaign, leading the League in saves (150) and save percentage (80 percent) while facing the most shots in the League (431).
The 28-year old was the final line of defense for a team that set a new MLS record by finishing the season with an 18-game undefeated streak, guarding the nets for 48 of the team's 49 total points on the season.
www.coloradorapids.com /news/newsdetails.asp?ID=736   (1200 words)

  
 Sports - MLS Announces Best 11, Goal of The Year   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The annual awards ceremony is the MLS's version of an All-Pro team, selecting the best 11 players at their respective positions as voted on by media, players, coaches and general managers.
MLS Cup finalists Dempsey, De Rosario and Clark were also picked as the league's best midfielders, along with Mapp.
Houston Dynamo striker Brian Ching, the MLS Cup MVP, was also announced the winner of the 2006 Goal of the Year Award this weekend.
www.abc3340.com /news/stories/1106/374697.html   (645 words)

  
 LondonUTD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
New York - Major League Soccer today announced that San Jose Earthquakes goalkeeper Pat Onstad, who helped lead his team to the best record in MLS, was selected as the winner of the 2005 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year award.
Onstad, who earns his second Goalkeeper of the Year award in three seasons, had one of the best statistical seasons as a goalkeeper in MLS history.
The award marks the third time in the last four years that an Earthquakes goalkeeper has earned the title.
www.londonutd.com /news.asp?SID=71   (238 words)

  
 Rapids' John Spencer Among Finalists for Three MLS Year-End Awards (November 10, 2003)
Spencer is also contender for the 2003 Pepsi Goal of the Year, as well as the ACE Comeback Player of the Year award in addition to MLS MVP.
Following are the finalists for the 2003 Pepsi Goal of the Year, the MLS Coach of the Year, the ADT Defender of the Year and the ACE Comeback Player of the Year:
MLS Coach of the Year Name Team Note: Bob Bradley MetroStars In his first year as MetroStars Head Coach, Bob Bradley led the team's return to the MLS Cup Playoffs as he molded an overhauled roster and helped the team advance to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup final, the club's first ever final appearance.
www.intermark.com /rapids/rp031110b.asp   (1778 words)

  
 Revolution's Reis likes keeping it loose - The Boston Globe
The text accompanying the ace Revolution goalkeeper's doctored Internet photo, which looked as if he'd been exhumed by Arctic archaeologists, explained that he was abandoning his Major League Soccer career to become a performance artist, a la Blue Man Group.
That Reis was denied MLS's Goalkeeper of the Year Award -- which went to his rival today, D.C. United's Troy Perkins, owner of the league's best record -- strikes some as a rather poor joke.
After 10 years as a striker, Reis shifted to the net as a 15-year-old at Santa Margarita High School near his home in Mission Viejo, Calif., because the incumbent was a weak link and because Reis had absorbed a few basics from following Michael.
www.boston.com /sports/soccer/articles/2006/11/05/revolutions_reis_likes_keeping_it_loose   (1383 words)

  
 Colorado Rapids. The official site of the Colorado Rapids Major League Soccer Team.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Cannon, who was a finalist for the Honda MLS MVP award, only to be defeated by MetroStars midfielder Amado Guevara, took home his second Goalkeeper of the Year award yesterday after first winning the award in 2002.
That season, despite being named Goalkeeper of the Year, Cannon was not recognized by MLS on that year’s Best XI, with the goalkeeper spot on that squad going to current Manchester United keeper Tim Howard, who played for the MetroStars at the time.
He elected to return to MLS in August 2003 and was dealt by the Earthquakes to Colorado, where he has since ensconced himself as a fan favorite and one of the Rapids’ undeniable leaders both on and off the field.
www.coloradorapids.com /News/newsdetails.asp?ID=775   (643 words)

  
 Cannon selected as the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year -- Los Altos Town Crier
A finalist for the award last season, Cannon helped the Earthquakes to the second-best record in the MLS and a second-consecutive playoff appearance.
The MLS Goalkeeper of the Year is awarded to the player judged to be the best all-around goalkeeper during the regular season.
Cannon was selected the winner in voting done by MLS coaches, general managers, players and members of the Professional Soccer Reporters Association.
latc.com /2002/10/23/sports/sports5.html   (252 words)

  
 Howard wins MLS Goalkeeper of the Year - MetroStars / Red Bull New York - Major League Soccer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
A 2001 MLS All-Star, Howard was also named the MetroStars' Honda Team MVP and Team Defender of the Year in 2001.
The Aquafina Goalkeeper of the Year is awarded to the player judged to be the best all-around goalkeeper during the regular season.
MLS coaches, general managers, players and members of PSRA submitted their votes after evaluating goalkeepers on a number of areas, including technical skill, statistical ranking and overall leadership.
www.metrofanatic.com /story.jsp?ID=401   (191 words)

  
 Mulrooney Soccer Academy.com
Now playing his first year in Dallas, Richard was brought in for his leadership and productivity for the center of the park.
In 2000 Wes was selected seventh overall in the MLS Superdraft by Colorado.
In his first season in MLS Pat quickly entered the upper echelon of top goalkeepers in the league, winning the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year award for his stellar play.
www.mulrooneysocceracademy.com /coaches.html   (726 words)

  
 Revs hope to heat things up in chilly Chicago
Revs keeper Matt Reis, a finalist for the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year award, had a league-high 10 shutouts.
The MLS Cup final will be played on F.C. Dallas’ home turf for the second year in a row.
The attention paid to the MLS playoffs is a fraction of what even fringe World Cup squads receive, but John, Dempsey and the rest of the Revs still know it’s time to buckle down.
ledger.southofboston.com /articles/2006/10/21/sports/sports05.txt   (643 words)

  
 Major League Soccer Announce 2004 Award Winners
The winners were named at the MLS Gala Awards Party, which was held at Universal Studios Globe Theater in Hollywood, Calif.
While captaining the Crew, he led his side to an MLS record 18-game unbeaten streak in the second half of the season.
A finalist for the league's MVP award, Moreno proved that he is still one of the most gifted players around.
www.soccerhall.org /news/MLSBestXI_11132004.htm   (1043 words)

  
 ESPN.com - SOCCER - Nicol named Coach of the Year
This year, Nicol moved from assistant coach to interim head coach when Fernando Clavijo was fired on May 23 with a 2-4-1 record.
Voting for the coaching award was completed before the playoffs.
Last year's winner was Frank Gallop, who led San Jose to the MLS championship.
espn.go.com /soccer/news/2002/1016/1446736.html   (412 words)

  
 San Jose Earthquakes: Roster: Player Bio
Entering his eighth season as the goalkeeper coach in San Jose, Tim Hanley continues to aid in the development of the Quakes trio of goalkeepers.
Hanley served as goalkeeper coach of the San Jose Clash from 1997-1999, and returned in 2001.
Earthquakes goalkeepers won the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year award in 2002 and 2003.
www.mlsnet.com /MLS/players/bio.jsp?team=sje&player=hanley_t   (499 words)

  
 Hills native Cannon named MLS Goalkeeper of the Year -- Los Altos Town Crier
He was the only goalie in MLS to appear in all of his team's matches and led the league with 150 saves and 10 shutouts.
His 1.07 goals against average was third-best in MLS and set a new Rapids record.
Voting for all MLS awards is divided into three groups (players, coaches/general managers and media), with each holding 33.3 percent of the vote.
www.latc.com /2004/12/08/sports/sports2.html   (324 words)

  
 San Jose Earthquakes News - MLS Latest   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
San Jose head coach Dominic Kinnear was announced as the MLS Coach of the Year on Tuesday, capping off a season in which the Earthquakes boss saw his lineup engineering lead to one of the best regular season performances in MLS history.
For the second time in three seasons, San Jose Earthquakes goalkeeper Pat Onstad has been voted the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, the league announced Wednesday.
The award comes as little surprise to league observers who have seen the 37-year-old Onstad post league highs in wins (18), shutouts (12) and save percentage (77.2 percent), and a league-low goals against average of 0.97.
www.mlslatest.com /t-sanjose.html   (692 words)

  
 MeSoccer - Soccer Article Directory - Gatorade® Recognizes Florida Soccer Standout With Its National Player of the ...
The award, which recognizes athletic achievement as well as the academic performance and overall character of its recipient, distinguishes Ashlyn as the nation's best high school girls soccer player.
She is a four-time NSCAA/adidas(R) All-America and a three-time PARADE All-America (pending the announcement of this year's team), a four-time selection to the All-Conference, All-District and All-State teams, and has four team MVP awards to her credit.
The Gatorade High School Player of the Year program recognizes one winner in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, and awards one National Player of the Year in football, baseball, softball, volleyball, and boys' and girls' basketball, soccer, and track & field.
www.mesoccer.com /articles/soccer/soccer-article-529.htm   (931 words)

  
 UNICEF - 2006 FIFA World Cup - Tim Howard, US-born Manchester goalkeeper who overcame hardships
A towering goalkeeper with unmatched agility and athleticism in the penalty box, Mr.
In his first full year as a starter he was named MLS's Goalkeeper of the Year.
He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Tourette Syndrome Association of New Jersey and was honoured by New York Life with the Humanitarian of the Year award in 2001 for his efforts in this arena.
www.unicef.org /football/index_intro_34011.html   (459 words)

  
 Onstad takes Goalkeeper of the Year award   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
NEW YORK (Oct. 19, 2005) MLS - Major League Soccer announced announced that San Jose Earthquakes Pat Onstad was selected as the winner of the 2005 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year.
The Kansas City Wizards claimed the Team Fair Play award for accumulating the fewest disciplinary points during the 2005 campaign (327.5 points).
The MLS Goalkeeper of the Year and the Kraft Global Fair Play award were determined by equal voting from the media (33.33 percent), MLS players (33.33 percent) and MLS coaches and general managers (33.33 percent).
www.ussoccerplayers.com /latest_soccer_news/496115.html   (432 words)

  
 Pat Onstad - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In 1998, Onstad moved to his first American team, the Rochester Rhinos, with whom he won the A-League title, and was also named the league's Goalkeeper of the Year after allowing only 13 goals in 26 regular season games.
Onstad filled in quite well, helping lead the Earthquakes to their second MLS Cup in three years, and winning the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award.
He had another excellent year in 2005, supporting the Earthquakes as they went undefeated at home (the first time any team did that in MLS history) and winning the MLS Supporters' Shield, and winning the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award for a second time.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pat_Onstad   (478 words)

  
 Houston Dynamo: Roster: Player Bio
Coming off one of the finest seasons by a goalkeeper in MLS history in 2005, Pat Onstad is hoping for an encore performance in 2006.
Onstad was the top goalkeeper in MLS last season, earning his second MLS Goalkeeper of the Year award and a place on the RadioShack MLS Best XI team.
The solid veteran is a major reason that the Quakes own the top defense in MLS, and in 2006 Onstad will attempt to continue his run as one of the most dominant goalkeepers ever to play in MLS.
houston.mlsnet.com /players/bio.jsp?team=t200&player=onstad_p&playerId=ons622937&statType=current   (449 words)

  
 Faria completes Metro Award trifecta with Rookie of the Year - MetroStars / Red Bull New York - Major League Soccer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Rodrigo Faria became a third MetroStar to win a major individual award this year, capturing the Rookie of the Year title.
Faria's 8 goals tied the MLS rookie record, and he did it in a shortened season.
Faria joins Tim Howard (Goalkeeper of the Year) and Clint Mathis (Goal of the Year) as MetroStars to win individual MLS awards in the 2001 season.
www.metrofanatic.com /story.jsp?ID=405   (188 words)

  
 Los Angeles GaLAxy Press Releases
MLS Cup 2003, Major League Soccer's eighth championship game, will be played on Sunday, November 23 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., with the Chicago Fire and San Jose Earthquakes each looking to capture their second MLS title in the match.
MLS' all-time leading scorer added to his legend by also claiming the Honda MVP award, becoming the first two-time winner in League history and the oldest in major professional sports history.
The MLS Commissioner's Award is presented to the group or individual that has made a difference in the League and the sport in America.
la-soccer.com /Late_News/prior_press_rels/press_release0311.htm   (19619 words)

  
 Joe Cannon (soccer) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
January 1, 1975, Los Altos, California) is a soccer goalkeeper, the first netminder in Major League Soccer's history to win two MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Awards.
From 1999 to 2002, Cannon manned the Quake nets, leading them to the MLS Cup championship in 2001, and winning his first MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award in 2002.
In 2004, Cannon was one of the better goalkeepers in MLS, often keeping Rapids in games thanks to his play, and winning his second Goalkeeper of the Year award, being named to his first MLS Best XI and becoming a finalist for the MVP.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Joe_Cannon_(soccer)   (350 words)

  
 Cannon Named MLS Goalkeeper of the Year :: Former Bronco netminder earns honor after posting eight shutouts in 26 games.
A finalist for the award last season, Cannon helped the Earthquakes to the second-best record in the League and a second consecutive playoff appearance.
Competing in his fourth MLS season, the 27-year old put together seven wins in ten games through June and July, including six clean sheets among those victories.
Known as one of the best interviews in the League, Cannon and his leadership abilities were put to the test in the absence of defender Jeff Agoos and forward Landon Donovan during the FIFA World Cup in Korea.
www.fansonly.com /schools/sacl/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/101602aaa.html   (396 words)

  
 Colorado Rapids News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
A solid figure in the Rapids central defense during his three years with the Black and Blue, Robin Fraser, the four-time MLS all-star (96, 98, 99, 00) ranked eighth in MLS all time games-started category with 199 at the end of his last season with the Rapids in 2003.
Joe Cannon had an explosive breakout year for the Rapids in his first season with the team in 2004, a season in which he captured the Rapids Defensive Player Award, the Rapids MVP Award, and the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Award, while also being named to the MLS Best XI.
In 2004 he was the only goalkeeper to appear in every single regular season match, and he led MLS in saves (150) and shutouts (10), helping him along to a new Rapids record of a 1.07 goals-against-average, and a new MLS record of a 0.53 goals-against-average at home.
www.intermark.com /rapids/news_rapids.aspx?ID=1199   (2100 words)

  
 MLS Fangirl
Hell, I'm even sending 10 votes a day to MLS for the Gol of the Year for his stunner of a gol in April that got me all hot.
And hey, congrats to my favorite US-based keeper Troy Perkins for his MLS Goalkeeper of the Year award -- quite aptly deserved in his case -- and to Bobby Boswell getting Defender of the Year.
OK, so it's silly to get all cheerful about this two months after it happened, but I have to say I just KNEW that Materazzi was just talkin' some juvenile trash before he got bonked by the Head-Butt Heard Round the World.
mlsfangirl.blogspot.com   (2601 words)

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