The Black & Gold has six players up for consideration for the 2012 MLS All-Star Gamein Philadelphiaon July 25. Here are the candidates and why you should vote for them:
Candidate:
GK Andy Gruenebaum -
Why should you vote for him:
- Leads MLS with 51 saves
- Leads MLS in save percentage (78%) Recorded
- Earned Save of the Week honors for Week 11
- Team of the Week for Weeks 11 and 12
- He's the Hebrew Hammer.
Candidate:
DF Sebastián Miranda -
Why you should vote for him:
- Only defender to start every match for the Black & Gold this season
- Recorded just six fouls in 1038 minutes played this season
- He scored on a header from 20+ yards out to beat FC Dallas on May 12.
Candidate: DF Chad Marshall -
Why you should vote for him:
- Before his injury in early May, Marshall anchored the Crew defense
- Captained the Crew through the first seven matches of the season
- Two-time MLS Defender of the Year
- Two-time MLS Best XI
- Eclipsed 200 games played for the Crew earlier this season
Candidate: MF Milovan Mirosevic -
Why you should vote for him:
- Primarily an attacking player, the Chilean has been an outstanding two-way player for the Black & Gold in his first MLS season.
- Scored his first MLS goal 3/24 vs. Montreal
- Has been a field general for his new team in 2012
Candidate: MF Eddie Gaven -
Why you should vote for him:
- Leads the Crew with three goals
- MLS Team of the Week for week seven
- Along with Gruenebaum and Miranda, he's the only player to start every game for the Black & Gold
- He has the best beard in MLS.
Candidate: F Emilio Rentería -
Why you should vote for him:
- The Venezuelan has two goals and one assist this season.
- MLS Team of the Week for week 12
- MLS Player of the Week for week 12
