SAN FRANCISCO, CA (Friday, December 18th, 2015) – Michael Bradley,
a midfielder for the US National Team, has won the “2015 Player of the
Year Award”, presented by Fútbol de Primera for the last 25 years and
chosen by journalists from across the nation from all platforms.
This
is the first time Michael Bradley (28) wins the most prestigious honor
given to an US National Team member. Bradley received a total of 176
points, while Clint Dempsey (32) finished second with 145 points and
Jozy Altidore (26) placed third with 70 points.
A
player receives three points for each first-place vote, two points for
each second-place vote, and one point for each third-place vote. In
order to be eligible for the Player of the Year Award, a player must
have played in a minimum of three (3) games for the U.S. National Team
during the calendar year.
Michael Bradley
has eighteen caps this year and he has consistently been one of the
best players on the U.S. National Team since his debut in 2006. This is
the fourth time he has been a finalist for the Futbol de Primera Player
of the Year Award.
Bradley, who has 109 caps with the National Team, scored three goals this year. He started his professional career in 2004 with the MLS’ Metro Starts. In 2006 he moved to The Netherlands to play with the Heerenveen. In 2008 he played with German’s team Borussia Monchengladbach and in 2011 he was loaned to England to play with Aston Villa. Then he moved to Italy where he played with Chievo (2011-2012) and with Roma (2012-2014). He is currently playing with MLS’ Toronto FC since last year.
- Greg Seltzer
4 comments:
Bradley had what, 2 good games this season? @Germany and @Netherlands. Definitely didn't deserve to win this.
I'm not sure who I would given it to, honestly. No one has looked spectacular.
Clint lost votes because of the US Open Cup thing.
Super sub, Bobby Wood?
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