Major League Soccer (Mid)Week 17: Jeff Cunningham Sets All-Time Scoring Record In Crew Victory

On a side note, it’s hard not to feel bad for Stefan Frei these days. He’s clearly one of the more talented goalkeepers in the league, but it seems like he’s getting left out to dry more than any other goalkeeper. He’s now allowed a league high 34 goals. No other keeper has allowed more than 22.

The goal was Cunningham’s first of the season. Perhaps as importantly, the goal gave the Crew just their second road win of the season.

That we’re sitting here at the midpoint in the season talking about Sporting not just as a possible playoff team, but a likely one, is nothing short of remarkable. Let’s recall that this was a team that started the season on a 10-game road trip that did not start particularly well. Through eight games, Sporting sat at 1-6-1 and were facing the very real possibility of their season being over before they even had a chance to break in Livestrong Sporting Park.

The season started to take a turn in a somewhat unexpected place. Sporting were playing game No. 9 of their epic road trip at altitude against the Colorado Rapids, the defending MLS Cup champions and one of the best home teams in the league. In the 75th minute, they trailed 1-0 and looked to be heading toward another frustrating defeat.