MLS has nominated Seattle Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei for Week 25’s Save of the Week for his denial of the Portland Timbers’ Diego Valeri on Sunday.
Valeri received a cross in the 28th minute, brought it off his chest and had a golden chance to make it 3-0 before Frei made himself big and pawed it away strongly with his left hand. The Sounders lost 4-2, but Frei was massive all match, recording four key saves to keep Seattle in the game.
Frei is matched up against FC Dallas’ Chris Seitz in the first round.