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Goal.com's MLS Player Of The Week: Alvaro Saborio, Real Salt Lake
Jul 6, 2010 2:15:00 AM
When your team smashes five goals past the opposition, someone is doing something right. In this case, Alvaro Saborio led the charge of Real Salt Lake in the domination of the New England Revolution.
The 5-0 home victory was one goal shy of the record Salt Lake posted against the Revs in the same fixture last year. The Costa Rican striker made up for missing last year's shebang by notching a brace this time around.
"He has turned his game on, and with a lethal finisher, RSL can make a run at the title again," Max Zeger said.
The two goals take Saborio's total to seven overall, good for fourth in the league. With Robbie Findley away on international duty, Saborio has largely carried the finishing burden for Salt Lake this season.
"The RSL striker may have been aided by the shambolic defending of the New England Revolution, but another two goals by Alvaro Saborio should cement his place on the roster taking on Manchester United in the All Star game," New York correspondent Avery Raimondo said.
Of course, three other RSL players scored in the rout, aided by some sleek assists.
"You're never going to see a defender give two better assists than Robbie Russell had this week," youth editor J.R. Eskilson mentioned.
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The 5-0 home victory was one goal shy of the record Salt Lake posted against the Revs in the same fixture last year. The Costa Rican striker made up for missing last year's shebang by notching a brace this time around.
"He has turned his game on, and with a lethal finisher, RSL can make a run at the title again," Max Zeger said.
The two goals take Saborio's total to seven overall, good for fourth in the league. With Robbie Findley away on international duty, Saborio has largely carried the finishing burden for Salt Lake this season.
"The RSL striker may have been aided by the shambolic defending of the New England Revolution, but another two goals by Alvaro Saborio should cement his place on the roster taking on Manchester United in the All Star game," New York correspondent Avery Raimondo said.
Of course, three other RSL players scored in the rout, aided by some sleek assists.
"You're never going to see a defender give two better assists than Robbie Russell had this week," youth editor J.R. Eskilson mentioned.
Who impressed you this week in MLS play?
For more on Major League Soccer, visit Goal.com's MLS page and join Goal.com USA's Facebook fan page!
Goal.com Poll
Poll runs from Jul 6, 2010 to Jul 9, 2010
Poll runs from Jul 6, 2010 to Jul 9, 2010
Who was the best player in MLS action this week?
Alvaro Saborio, Real Salt Lake
63.16%
Landon Donovan, Los Angeles Galaxy
13.16%
Robbie Russell, Real Salt Lake
13.16%
Edson Buddle, LA Galaxy
7.89%
Kevin Hartman, FC Dallas
2.63%
Danny Mwanga, Philadelphia Union
0%
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