Carson, CA (My Sportsbook) - Chivas USA goalie Zach Thornton, who was named MLS Goalkeeper of the Year last week, was named the MLS Comeback Player of the Year on Tuesday. He led Chivas USA to a 13-11-6 record and posted a career best 12 shutouts and 0.87 goals against average. His 12 shutouts were one shy of the club record and his goals against average ranks second all-time. Thornton led MLS in goals against average and shutouts, and ranked second in wins with 12. He led Chivas to its fourth consecutive postseason berth in his first full season as a starter since 2006. After spending eight years as the starting goalkeeper for the Chicago Fire, Thornton spent the 2007 season with Colorado, playing just one game, and made no appearances with New York in 2008 before being traded to Chivas USA after Brad Guzan's departure for Aston Villa. Thornton led the voting ahead of Chicago Fire forward Brian McBride and D.C. United midfielder Ben Olsen, the other finalists for the award. |
