Category Archives: SBI MLS Rookie of the Week

SBI MLS Rookie of the Week: Matt Hedges

It isn't easy for a defender to stand out in a six-goal shootout, but Matt Hedges did just that. The FC Dallas defender was key to holding off San Jose's attack in the first half of Saturday's match against the … Continue reading »

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SBI MLS Rookie of the Week: Luis Silva

From a team standpoint it was another rough week for Luis Silva but from an individual standpoint, the Toronto FC midfielder enjoyed as good a week as possible. Silva scored a goal and assisted on another in Toronto's 4-2 loss to the … Continue reading »

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SBI MLS Rookie of the Week: Matt Hedges

Photo by ISIPhotos.com When the 2012 MLS season began, Matt Hedges was penciled in as a rookie option off the bench for FC Dallas, but as the year has gone on he has established himself as a regular starter and … Continue reading »

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SBI MLS Rookie of the Week: Nick DeLeon

Photo by ISIPhotos.com Nick DeLeon spent his pre-professional days looking up to Dwayne De Rosario and trying to model his game after the D.C. United captain and MLS great. This past week, he combined with him twice for two notable … Continue reading »

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SBI MLS Rookie of the Week: Jose Villarreal

When Jose Villarreal went into Sunday's LA Galaxy match against FC Dallas, he was brought in to provide a spark in a scoreless draw. He provided that and more in helping steer the Galaxy to a 2-0 victory. Villarreal assisted … Continue reading »

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SBI MLS Rookie of the Week: Luis Silva

After following his breakout play in the CONCACAF Champions League in March with a slow start to his first MLS campaign, Luis Silva has rediscovered his groove for Toronto FC. Silva scored a goal and had his rebounded shot put … Continue reading »

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SBI MLS Rookie of the Week: Connor Lade

Photo by ISIphotos.com No, Connor Lade did not get on the scoresheet, nor was he directly involved with either of the New York Red Bulls' goals Friday night, but his contribution was definitely felt in the club's important 2-0 victory … Continue reading »

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SBI MLS Power Rankings: Week 20

Don't look now, but here come the MLS Cup finalists. After spending much of the season in the middle of the SBI MLS Power Rankings pack, the Houston Dynamo and Los Angeles Galaxy have ridden unbeaten runs to the fifth … Continue reading »

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SBI MLS Rookie of the Week: Connor Lade

When Thierry Henry called rookie Connor Lade one of the New York Red Bulls' players of the season more than a week ago, the high praise seemed a bit generous. Last Saturday, Lade showed just why Henry and his teammates … Continue reading »

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SBI MLS Rookie of the Week: Andy Rose

Andy Rose might not have gotten on the score sheet this past week, but his contributions to a four-point week for the Seattle Sounders — most notably in the club's 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids Saturday night — did … Continue reading »

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