Category Archives: SBI MLS Rookie of the Week

SBI MLS Rookie of the Week: Antoine Hoppenot

The Philadelphia Union pulled off a surprise rout of Sporting Kansas City this past weekend, and rookie Antoine Hoppenot played a large part in helping that happen. Coming off the bench for new Union head coach John Hackworth, Hoppenot helped … Continue reading »

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SBI MLS Rookie of the Week: Andrew Wenger

It appears that Montreal Impact coach Jesse Marsch knew what he was doing with No. 1 overall 2012 MLS SuperDraft pick Andrew Wenger all along. Rewarded with his second straight start at forward, Wenger responded with a classy goal and … Continue reading »

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SBI MLS Rookie of the Month: Ryan Meara

When a rookie goalkeeper can rattle off an undefeated month, it is definitely cause to take notice. But when a goalkeeper does so by putting together strong game after strong game, all you can do is stand up and applaud … Continue reading »

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SBI MLS Rookie of the Week: Darren Mattocks

Darren Mattocks picked a good time to score his first professional goal, netting the equalizer in Vancouver's 1-1 draw vs. Cascadia rival Portland on Saturday. The goal, one of several scored by MLS rookies this past weekend, made Mattocks our … Continue reading »

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SBI MLS Rookie of the Week: Ryan Meara

The month of May seems to be Ryan Meara's for the taking. The New York Red Bulls goalkeeper continued his string of strong performances for the club in a 2-1 win over the Montreal Impact on Saturday, and his five-save … Continue reading »

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SBI MLS Rookie of the Week: Ryan Meara

High-quality performances are becoming the norm for New York Red Bulls rookie goalkeeper Ryan Meara. Meara posted his third straight shutout in a mid-week match against the Houston Dynamo before coming up big down the stretch against the Philadelphia Union … Continue reading »

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SBI MLS Rookie of the Week: Ryan Meara

Photo by ISIPhotos.com For the second straight week, Ryan Meara helped lead a short-handed New York Red Bulls defense to a shutout, and for the second straight week he was the clear-cut choice as the top rookie in Major League … Continue reading »

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SBI MLS Rookie of the Week: Ryan Meara

Photo by Howard C. Smith/ISIPhotos.com It was a good week for MLS rookies, with several enjoying standout performances, but it was hard to top New York Red Bulls goalkeeper Ryan Meara's day against New England. Meara made five saves, several … Continue reading »

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SBI MLS Rookie of the Week: Nick DeLeon

Photo by Jose L. Argueta/ISIPhotos.com D.C. United midfielder Nick DeLeon received his first test against rivals New York Red Bulls this past weekend, and he passed with flying colors. DeLeon scored a goal and was a handful all night against … Continue reading »

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SBI Rookie of the Week: Nick DeLeon

D.C. United's stirring comeback win against New England on Saturday helped boost Ben Olsen's club up the Eastern Conference standings, and also helped strengthen Nick DeLeon's already impressive Rookie of the Year candidacy. It is only six weeks into the … Continue reading »

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