After inheriting Seattle-sports hero status nearly a year ago, goalkeeper Stefan Frei was asked again this week about the dramatic save he made for the Sounders in last year’s MLS Cup.
His outstretched rejection of Toronto FC forward Jozy Altidore’s shot not only was the signature moment of Seattle’s shootout victory, it was one of the greatest saves in MLS history, given the situation and the stakes.
“Hopefully I don’t have to make another save (Saturday),” Frei said about the Sounders rematch with Toronto FC for the MLS championship. “I would really prefer it if one of our strikers became MVP this year.