Pseudo Corner Kick

Jonathan Spector started again at left back in Charlton Athletic’s 1-nil loss to Bolton. Spector played well for most of the match, but it was a shot that deflected off of him that lead to Bolton’s lone goal.

Carlos Bocanegra started in the center of defense in Fulham’s 1-nil last minute loss to Wigan. Bocanegra was subbed off in the 90th minute, but before Wigan’s added time winner. Brian McBride started on the bench, and came onto the pitch in the 81st minute.

Brad Friedel was in goal for Blackburn Rovers’ 4-2 loss to leaders Chelsea.

Tim Howard watched Manchester United’s 4-1 embarassing loss to Middlesbrough from the bench. Edwin van der Sar, United’s choice #1 over Howard, had a rough day in goal for Manchester.

Claudio Reyna’s injury forced him to miss Manchester City’s 3-1 win over Aston Villa.

Zak Whitbread was not part of the matchday squad in Liverpool’s 2-nil victory over West Ham United.

Jay DeMerit started in defense, headed in Watford’s first goal off a corner kick, and helped set up another goal in their 3-1 win over Wolverhampton.

In a game featuring three Americans, Reading and Leeds United drew 1-1. Marcus Hahnemann started in goal for Reading, while Bobby Convey and Eddie Lewis started on the left wing for Reading and Leeds, respectively. Convey was subbed off in the 87th, and Lewis was taken out in the 90th.

Having just arrived on a month long loan from Blackburn, striker Jemal Johnson started in Preston North End’s nil-nil draw with Leicester City. Johnson had a bit of a disappointing debut, receiving a yellow card for diving, and getting subbed off at the hour mark.

Frankie Simek started in Sheffield Wednesday’s 1-nil victory over Norwich City.

Kasey Keller was in goal for Borussia Monchengladbach’s 2-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund. Kicker rated Keller a 4.

Gregg Berhalter started at left back in Energie Cottbus’ 4-1 loss to Freiburg. Berhalter received a 4 from Kicker.

Steve Cherundolo watched Hannover 96’s 4-1 loss to Arminia Bielefeld from the bench.

DaMarcus Beasley started and played 57 minutes in PSV Eindhoven’s 1-nil victory over Twente.

Oguchi Onyewu had a rough night in Standard Liege’s 2-1 loss to Mouscron. Onyewu received a yellow card and later lost the ball, leading to a Mouscron goal.

John O’Brien, Cory Gibbs, and Conor Casey all remain injured.

The BASA Old Player of the Year Award goes to 37 year old Freddy Adu. Just kidding! Bad joke, although Torny Kornheiser would have loved it. The real winner is Youri Djorkaeff.

We voted:
1. Pat Onstad, SJ
2. Youri Djorkaeff, MET
3. Scott Garlick, FCD

While we didn’t put him number 1, no complaints here with Djorkaeff. He showed his pure class time and again throughout the year, and I think everyone wishes all big name players who come to MLS would perform like Youri. Onstad got our number 1 because he was the star for the best defense (and the best team overall) in MLS. Onstad finished second in the final voting. Garlick had a solid year in goal and was overlooked in the goalie voting.