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Goal.com's MLS Player Of Week 10: Toronto FC's Amado Guevara
Toronto's clever midfielder Amado Guevara has won player of the week honors from Goal.com. His long-distance brace against the New England Revolution set him on his way.
May 25, 2009 5:41:00 PM
Goal.com's Major League Soccer player of week 10 is Toronto FC's Amado Guevara. The 2004 league MVP scored a brace in the Canadians' 3-1 win over visiting New England Revolution for Toronto's first win over the Revs.
"He got his team back in the game with a powerful strike from outside the eighteen that seemed to catch everyone off guard, most of all the goalkeeper who didn't come close," said San Jose correspondent Jennifer Dawson. "The Honduran's second goal was a fantastic freekick from a long way out that dipped just in front of goal and bounced directly in. Much credit goes to Guevara for the win, and Toronto have him to thank for keeping them within two points of Eastern Conference leaders Chicago."
The 33-year-old is back in business in Toronto. In 2004 he was the league MVP, top goalscorer, All-Star game MVP, and part of the MLS Best XI. Since then, a move to Chivas USA saw him frozen out and he returned to native Honduras with Motagua on loan.
Back in MLS, El Lobo has quietly going about his business in midfield, that is, until his five goals this season.
"Guevara had a lot to prove in Major League Soccer after he was unceremoniously tossed aside by Chivas USA - and Canada didn't seem like the place for a comeback," said chief editor Andrea Canales. "Unlikely as it may seem, however, the wily Honduran midfielder is back in top form and that's helped turn TFC into a real contender this season."
Not everyone saw Guevara as the key component to TFC's win over the Revs. Coming in at second in the voting was 34-year-old striker Danny Dichio.
Back in the lineup after giving some youngsters a chance, Dichio didn't disappoint. He played a part in all three goals, including grabbing official assists on two.
"He was dubbed in the preseason by then-coach John Carver as a player who wasn't 90-minute worthy, but an important part of the team," said Salt Lake correspondent Randy Davis. "He played all but about eight minutes in this game after getting the start, and had an impact from start to finish. His ability to hold up the ball and knock it down out of the air allowed Toronto to get into the attack all match long, and is part of the reason that they out-shot their opponent by a 16-10 margin."
Other players to receive votes were Seattle Sounders FC's Kasey Keller and Fredy Montero.
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"He got his team back in the game with a powerful strike from outside the eighteen that seemed to catch everyone off guard, most of all the goalkeeper who didn't come close," said San Jose correspondent Jennifer Dawson. "The Honduran's second goal was a fantastic freekick from a long way out that dipped just in front of goal and bounced directly in. Much credit goes to Guevara for the win, and Toronto have him to thank for keeping them within two points of Eastern Conference leaders Chicago."
The 33-year-old is back in business in Toronto. In 2004 he was the league MVP, top goalscorer, All-Star game MVP, and part of the MLS Best XI. Since then, a move to Chivas USA saw him frozen out and he returned to native Honduras with Motagua on loan.
Back in MLS, El Lobo has quietly going about his business in midfield, that is, until his five goals this season.
"Guevara had a lot to prove in Major League Soccer after he was unceremoniously tossed aside by Chivas USA - and Canada didn't seem like the place for a comeback," said chief editor Andrea Canales. "Unlikely as it may seem, however, the wily Honduran midfielder is back in top form and that's helped turn TFC into a real contender this season."
Not everyone saw Guevara as the key component to TFC's win over the Revs. Coming in at second in the voting was 34-year-old striker Danny Dichio.
Back in the lineup after giving some youngsters a chance, Dichio didn't disappoint. He played a part in all three goals, including grabbing official assists on two.
"He was dubbed in the preseason by then-coach John Carver as a player who wasn't 90-minute worthy, but an important part of the team," said Salt Lake correspondent Randy Davis. "He played all but about eight minutes in this game after getting the start, and had an impact from start to finish. His ability to hold up the ball and knock it down out of the air allowed Toronto to get into the attack all match long, and is part of the reason that they out-shot their opponent by a 16-10 margin."
Other players to receive votes were Seattle Sounders FC's Kasey Keller and Fredy Montero.
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