Stefan Frei’s incredible moment in the 2016 MLS Cup final continues to earn him plaudits, and now he’s nominated for an ESPY for “Best MLS Player.” ESPN’s annual awards show will be held on July 12.
Have you heard about Rivalry Week? It’s sort of a big thing the league is pushing. Here’s a cool feature on Timbers ex-striker Tony Betts and his memories of the Timbers goal he scored in 1975 to beat Seattle in the playoffs in the Timbers’ very first NASL season.
More rivalry hype is available here with MLS’ feature video that is sure to ‘fan your flames’.