The Swiss center back may have played just two regular season games, but he's been key in a surprising run to the Western Conference final
Given the circumstances, few people would have been surprised if Philippe Senderos had settled into a nice rotation role with the Houston Dynamo.
The former Arsenal defender had been out of contract since the end of the Scottish Premiership season, having played just three league games with Rangers in the 2016-17 campaign. His last game action came in a Scottish Cup match in February.
Senderos then signed with the Dynamo in August, joining a team that had surprised under new coach Wilmer Cabrera.