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Los Angeles Galaxy defender Omar Gonzalez was named the winner of the 2009 Rookie of the Year Award on Thursday, beating out Toronto FC goalkeeper Stefan Frei and D.C. United forward Chris Pontius for the honors.
Gonzalez started all 30 matches for a Galaxy defense that went from worst in MLS to one of the best in the league. The No. 3 pick in the 2009 MLS Draft, Gonzalez partnered with veteran Gregg Berhalter to give LA a steady centerback pairing that anchored the Galaxy's stingy defense.
Gonzalez is the second straight Galaxy player to win the award. Sean Franklin was MLS rookie of the year in 2008.
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