FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Lee Nguyen picked up his 10th helper of the season last weekend in Chicago, marking the third straight year the veteran midfielder has reached double digits in assists.
But this year, Nguyen hit the 10-assist mark with still 12 games remaining, putting him on pace to shatter his career high after topping out at 10 assists in both 2015 and 2016. The 30-year-old playmaker is currently tied for second in the league in the category, behind only Sacha Kljestan (12).
Nguyen’s increased assist total this season is due in part to his set-piece prowess, as he’s tied for first in the league with four assists from dead-ball situations.