Andre Blake wins MLS Goalkeeper of the Yr for document third time

Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz captain Andre Blake was on Wednesday introduced because the Main League Soccer (MLS) Goalkeeper of the Yr for a document third time.

The Philadelphia Union shot stopper first gained the award in 2016 earlier than becoming a member of compatriot Donovan Ricketts as the one two-time winner in 2020.

Ricketts, additionally a former Reggae Boyz captain, gained the inaugural award for LA Galaxy in 2010, earlier than reclaiming the award when enjoying for Portland Timbers three years later.

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Blake led Philadelphia Union to fifteen shutouts (when the crew didn’t concede a objective) this season, with a 79.4 save proportion, whereas conceding solely 16 objectives in all competitions all through the season.

His excellent performances helped the Union document 19 wins, 5 losses and ten attracts, which noticed them end first within the Japanese Convention.

The Jamaican was additionally voted on the MLS All-Star recreation for the fourth time, and he had earlier gained the John Wanamaker Athletic Award offered to an athlete, crew or group which has finished essentially the most to mirror credit score upon Philadelphia and the crew or sport in they excel.

Andre Blake is the primary footballer to win the award because it started in 1961.

The award is decided by votes from MLS membership technical workers, gamers, and the media.