Andre Blake Grabs MLS Goalkeeper of the Year for the Second Time
Union goalkeeper Andre Blake has been named MLS Allstate Goalkeeper of the Year!
This is Blake’s second goalkeeper of the year award, earning the honor in 2016 as well.
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Andre Blake was arguably the MVP of the Union. Being the focal point of the defense and making game-saving saves the game in and game out. Blake had a 77.8 save percentage and allowed just 18 goals in 21 appearances, for a 0.88 goals allowed average, both of these stats were the best in MLS for keepers above 20 appearances.
Blake also earned 8 clean sheets and helped the team to a 13-3-5 record when he started in goal.
Blake Stayed Hot All Season Long
This is Blake’s second award of the season as he won the Gold Glove for the MLS is Back tournament back in July.
After the tournament Blake would stay hot, making miraculous saves and game-saving moments to lead the Union to their first-ever trophy, the Supporters Shield.
Blakes Absence Proved His Worth
Andre Blake is imperative to the team’s success. Blake would go on to miss the last 2 games of the regular season due to injury. In the first game, Blake missed the Union loss in Columbus after defensive struggles.
Highlighting how important Blake is to the team’s success. While head coach Jim Curtin has said Blake could be ready for the first playoff game, Andre Blake is a necessary part of the team if the Union wants a chance to win the MLS Cup Playoffs.
No matter how the rest of the season plays out, Andre Blake is the best Goalkeeper in MLS, and he deserved this recognition.
We congratulate Andre on his award, and wish him a speedy recovery and good luck in the playoffs!
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