Major League Soccer will announce its Rookie of the Year today. And while I expect big L.A. Galaxy center back Omar Gonzalez to claim the honor, there really are a number of worthy candidates. Even with three clubs coming on-line over the next two years – translation: more opportunities for good, young players – I really can’t see another class developing with so many talented and valued newbies.
My MLS 2009 All-Rookie team
When you click through, you’ll see my All-Rookie team for the landmark 2009 MLS rookie class. There really were some tough choices, too. I’ll give you a little hint on who is / isn’t on the list by naming some skillful young men who didn’t make it. You won't find Baggio Husidic from Chicago, who started at the end of the season and more than held his own. Nor will you spot
One more quick thought: I know that a lot of people look at this blog and tune out immediately when the subject is “MLS.” I mean, your internet time is limited and valuable … and there are cats playing piano over on YouTube!
Seriously, I get it. For a lot of folks, MLS just doesn’t jingle their keys. But you might want to pay attention here, as a lot of the fellows you’ll see on the All-Rookie list represent some of the future of U.S. Soccer. So if you don't look at this list ... the terrorists win.
Daily Soccer Fix's 2009 All-Rookie team: (For you MLS players out there who read this blog ... and I know some of you do ... don't get too excited if you see your name here. There is NO CASH PRIZE involved with the award.)
Stefan Frei
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Kevin Alston Darrius Barnes Omar Gonzalez Matt Besler
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Jeremy Hall Micheal Lahoud Rodney Wallace
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Sam Cronin
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Chris Pontius
(DC United)
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