What we said at the end of 2016:
We all know that Axel Sjoberg is an all-star worthy center back. He was awarded with Defensive Player of the Year from the Colorado Rapids, and came in third for MLS Defender of the Year. Besides a wrist injury at Vancouver, Sjoberg was able to stay healthy this year, and was integral to the Rapids defense this season.
2017 Counting Stats: 19 GP, 19 GS, 1 G, 0 A, 1637 min, 1 YC, 1 RC
Key Stats:
93 Clearances, 10 Blocks (4 in one game), 27 Interceptions, and 10 Tackles
Season Highlight:
Axel scored his only goal in 2017 on August 5th at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park against the Vancouver Whitecaps (for the 2-2 draw).