Major League Soccer, Postseason Awards: Alvaro Saborio Named Top Newcomer, Bobby Convey Wins Comeback

Saborio, who joined the Lakers in March, made an almost immediate impact. In his third match, the Costa Rican import opened his MLS scoring account with a stoppage-time equalizer against the Seattle Sounders. He went on to score 12 goals to lead all newcomers, including two in a game three times. He also had four assists in 26 MLS appearances, good for a Points Per 90 of 1.27.

Although his performance in CONCACAF Champions League was not considered as part of his candidacy, he also scored six goals in six group stage matches as RSL became the first MLS team to win its group. Cruz Azul’s Javier Orozco was the only player to score more goals in CCL group stage.