'Great Achievement': Minnesota United's Vito Mannone Named 2019 Goalkeeper Of The Year
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Minnesota United FC's Vito Mannone has been named Major League Soccer's 2019 Goalkeeper of the Year.
The 31-year-old goalkeeper from Italy had a great 2019 MLS Season, setting a bunch of single-season records. Those include wins (15), saves (129) and shutouts (11). Mannone was pivotal in the team reaching the MLS Cup Playoffs for the first time in its three-year MLS history.
Mannone's 129 saves ranks second in the MLS, and he also set a club record with a 259-minute shutout streak.
"It was a dream when I came here," Mannone said. "I always try to work so hard to be the best out there, and it's a great achievement in my career."
✔ 15 WINS
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 24, 2019
✔ 11 SHUTOUTS
✔ 129 SAVES
✔ 1.26 GAA
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The award was voted on by MLS club technical staff, media and current MLS players. Mannone is the first Minnesota United FC player to win the award.