Usually when a goalkeeper gets Man of the Match, it’s a sign that he’s been pummeled with shots through the 90’.
That wasn’t the case for Sean Johnson in NYCFC’s 1-1 draw with FC Dallas but he earned the award and the plaudits another way.
Playing for a team that is used to dominating possession and creating chances at the other end requires a completely different set of characteristics for a goalkeeper than a pure shot-stopper.
Johnson had already shown what a good defensive organizer he is and has also demonstrated his leadership skills in his first ten games for NYCFC – on Sunday night, he also proved he can make the big saves when his team needs them.