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Goal.com's MLS Player Of The Week: Fredy Montero, Seattle Sounders FC
Colombian notches player of the week honors from Goal.com.
Aug 30, 2010 11:22:00 PM
Freddie Ljungberg's return to Seattle was overshadowed by an electric performance by former teammate Fredy Montero this weekend.
The Colombian notched a brace, including a 94th minute winner, to lead Sounders FC over the Chicago Fire.
The 2-1 win lifted Seattle to fourth place in the Western Conference and keeps the side firmly in contention for a playoff slot come the end of the season. Montero now has double digits in both goals and assists in the 2010 MLS season.
Nick Rosano: Fredy Montero helped his fellow Sounders to make Freddie Ljungberg's return to Seattle a miserable one with a well-taken brace. Montero continues to lead the Sounders in their playoff push, and with the Colombian scoring like he is, no one should count them out.
Ramin Majd: Fredy Montero. There could have hardly been a better scenario for Sounders fans Saturday, as Fredy upstaged Freddie's return to Qwest Field with two goals, including a game-winning header in stoppage time.
J.R. Eskilson: Montero struck twice to keep Seattle's hot MLS streak intact. Plus the Sounder bosses will be a little more pleased than usual given the significance of the encounter.
Zac Lee Rigg: Sure, the defending was nonexistent on both goals, but Montero's brace was just reward for a downright sublime performance, the sort of performance he's been putting in every week for a couple of months now. The sort of performance which won't look out of place when Montero is playing in Europe, which surely can't be more than a transfer window away right now.
Seth Vertelney: Another two goals for Fredy, and the Sounders are 5-0-2 in their last seven MLS matches. Seattle fans miss Freddie Ljungberg about as much as they miss Clay Bennett right now.
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The Colombian notched a brace, including a 94th minute winner, to lead Sounders FC over the Chicago Fire.
The 2-1 win lifted Seattle to fourth place in the Western Conference and keeps the side firmly in contention for a playoff slot come the end of the season. Montero now has double digits in both goals and assists in the 2010 MLS season.
Nick Rosano: Fredy Montero helped his fellow Sounders to make Freddie Ljungberg's return to Seattle a miserable one with a well-taken brace. Montero continues to lead the Sounders in their playoff push, and with the Colombian scoring like he is, no one should count them out.
Ramin Majd: Fredy Montero. There could have hardly been a better scenario for Sounders fans Saturday, as Fredy upstaged Freddie's return to Qwest Field with two goals, including a game-winning header in stoppage time.
J.R. Eskilson: Montero struck twice to keep Seattle's hot MLS streak intact. Plus the Sounder bosses will be a little more pleased than usual given the significance of the encounter.
Zac Lee Rigg: Sure, the defending was nonexistent on both goals, but Montero's brace was just reward for a downright sublime performance, the sort of performance he's been putting in every week for a couple of months now. The sort of performance which won't look out of place when Montero is playing in Europe, which surely can't be more than a transfer window away right now.
Seth Vertelney: Another two goals for Fredy, and the Sounders are 5-0-2 in their last seven MLS matches. Seattle fans miss Freddie Ljungberg about as much as they miss Clay Bennett right now.
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Goal.com Poll
Poll runs from Aug 30, 2010 to Sep 2, 2010
Poll runs from Aug 30, 2010 to Sep 2, 2010
Who was the most impressive player in MLS this week?
Fredy Montero, Seattle Sounders FC
95.92%
Justin Mapp, Philadelphia Union
2.04%
Dane Richards, New York Red Bulls
2.04%
Conor Casey, Colorado Rapids
0%
Davy Arnaud, Kansas City Wizards
0%
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