Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper Tim Melia was named to the MLS Team of the Week bench for Week 2 after starring in a 2-0 win over the Philadelphia Union on Sunday at Children's Mercy Park.
Melia finished the afternoon with four saves, none of which were bigger than his denial of Mexican international Marco Fabian from the penalty spot just before halftime.
The stop proved decisive in what became Melia’s 40th career regular-season shutout as Sporting claimed all three points in their MLS home opener.
As tough as stopping a penalty kick is—just 16.