Stumptown Footy · Nov 14, 2018
Diego Chara Finally Gets Some Official Recognition From MLS
Kris LattimoreDespite nearly annual plaudits from Timbers Fans, it took eight seasons of dominating the midfield, kicking ass, and taking names—all with a smile on his face—for Diego Chara to get officially recognized as the best defensive midfielder in the league.
The MLS Extra Time Live awards show streamed today, handing out an array of awards from Chara’s DM of the Year, to Quote of the Year, which was won for the second year in-a-row by prolific and mesmerizing rant-master Mike Petke, coach of Real Salt Lake. Watch his rant here and be entertained.
The Timbers Army won the best Tifo for the fantastically frightening Pennywise creation during a home match against Seattle.