News Summary
This week, fan voting for the MLS Save of the Year has commenced and will continue until October 24. Fans are encouraged to participate by recognizing outstanding goalkeeping performances in Major League Soccer. Nominees include Maxime Crépeau and Yohei Takaoka, both showcasing remarkable saves during their respective matches. Along with the Save of the Year, supporters can vote for the MLS Goal of the Year and submit brackets predicting the MLS Cup outcomes, with prizes available for participants.
Seattle Hosts Fan Voting for the 2025 MLS Save of the Year
Seattle—Fan voting for the 2025 MLS Save of the Year has opened this week and will remain open until Friday, October 24. This initiative allows fans to participate actively in recognizing outstanding goalkeeping performances from across the Major League Soccer season.
Top Nominee: Maxime Crépeau
Among the nominees is Maxime Crépeau, the goalkeeper for the Portland Timbers. Crépeau’s highlight save occurred during a match against LAFC at BMO Stadium, where he made an exceptional stop on a bicycle kick attempt. The save involved Crépeau leaping high to tip a looping shot that narrowly skimmed off the crossbar, helping maintain a 1-0 shutout victory for Portland.
Other Notable Nominee: Yohei Takaoka
Yohei Takaoka, the goalkeeper for the Vancouver Whitecaps, is also nominated for the award. Takaoka’s nomination stems from his impressive season, in which he led the league with 13 clean sheets and tied for the most goalkeeper wins with 18. His nominated save took place during a 2-0 win over CF Montreal on Matchday 3, where he made a close-range kick save to prevent a goal.
Fan Participation in Selection Process
In addition to voting for the Save of the Year, fans can also cast their votes for the nominee for MLS Goal of the Year. The goal category includes exciting moments like a skillful volley along the sideline executed by Antony of the New York Red Bulls, who scored from a near-impossible angle in a match against St. Louis CITY FC.
Voting Deadline and Rewards
The voting period for both awards closes on October 24. Fans participating in the voting process can also submit their brackets predicting the path to the MLS Cup. Participants who submit their brackets have a chance to win a grand prize that includes an MLS Store gift card and other rewards, encouraging fan engagement and participation.
Background and Significance
The MLS Save of the Year recognizes the most outstanding individual goalkeeping efforts of the season, celebrating skills such as acrobatic saves, crucial game-impacting stops, and extraordinary reflexes. This voting process is designed to highlight fan favorites and encourage active involvement in the league’s season highlights. The nominations showcase some of the best performances from the 2025 season, emphasizing the talent and athleticism present in Major League Soccer.
This initiative provides fans with a platform to recognize memorable moments that defined the season, fostering increased interaction with the league and enhancing the overall fan experience. With voting culminating at the end of the week, supporters worldwide are encouraged to cast their votes before the deadline.
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Additional Resources
- MLS Soccer: Vote for the 2025 MLS Save of the Year
- Wikipedia: Major League Soccer
- Portland Timbers: Vote Maxime Crépeau for 2025 MLS Save of the Year
- Google Search: 2025 MLS Save of the Year
- Whitecaps FC: Takaoka Up for MLS Save of the Year
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Soccer
- FC Dallas: Maarten Paes Wins 2024 MLS Save of the Year
- Google News: MLS 2025 Season
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