2016 Summary: 2015 marked the end of the Nick Sakiewicz era, and with it the goalie-go-round where the Philadelphia Union blew through fifteen goalkeepers. 2016 was the year that the starting goalkeeper would be Jamaican international Andre Blake. There were a few at the beginning of the season who questioned Blake’s readiness to be the clear number one for an entire MLS season.
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Brotherly GameBlake answered those questions loudly and clearly. He was named starting goalkeeper for the MLS All-Stars as they took on Arsenal, allowing one goal - a penalty - in the 45 minutes he played.