VIDEO: Dragavon On Handling Fame And Pressure

A goalkeeper in Major League Soccer's emergency pool doesn't generally see much action, but Ben Dragavon was suddenly thrown into the fray after injury and a red card combined to give him his first MLS minutes.

Apr 19, 2009 1:33:05 AM

More On :  Seattle Sounders FC, Ben Dragavon
Ben Dravagon, Seattle Sounders FC vs. Kansas City Wizards, MLS
Ben Dragavon was thrust into the limelight last weekend. With backup goalkeeper Chris Eylander injured, Dragavon sat the bench in Seattle Sounders FC's match against the Kansas City Wizards. When Kasey Keller was ejected in the 29th minute, the first red of the 40-year-old's career, Dragavon saw his first Major League Soccer minutes.
Don't Miss

Together with a stringy defense that had yet to concede in the 2009 season, Dragavon helped keep the Wizards at bay until the 80 minute mark when a trademark Davy Arnaud blast provided the game's only goal.

"I had 150 text messages at least after that game," the MLS pool net-minder told Goal.com's John Zielonka.

Watch for yourself below.

Goal.com



Follow Goal.com on Twitter

Follow Goal.com on Facebook
 
play pause open close
Inside Goal.Com
  1. EURO 2012: Cristiano Ronaldo, Xavi and Van Persie named in Goal.com's dream team XI EURO 2012: Cristiano Ronaldo, Xavi and Van Persie named in Goal.com's dream team XI

    Goal.com put together its dream team for this summer's European Championship in Poland and Ukraine

  2. RIGG: Anelka struggling against the current in Shanghai RIGG: Anelka struggling against the current in Shanghai

    Nicolas Anelka went against the grain when he moved to Shanghai. Now he's finding that coaching and gelling tactically is like swimming against the tide.

  3. ROGERS: Bradley should command a bidding war among Serie A teams ROGERS: Bradley should command a bidding war among Serie A teams

    Chievo is currently shopping the American midfielder and several Italian clubs have shown interest.

  4. ISOLA: Neymar-led Brazil should be considered the 2014 WC favorite ISOLA: Neymar-led Brazil should be considered the 2014 WC favorite

    Neymar was brilliant as Brazil easily handled the United States with early World Cup preparations officially underway.

  5. LATHAM: Mexico using summer friendlies to build depth LATHAM: Mexico using summer friendlies to build depth

    With World Cup qualifying to begin in June, Mexico is using three U.S.-hosted friendlies to build squad depth.