San Jose Earthquakes goalkeeper David Bingham proved to be a rock in goal for the club in his second season as the starter. Bingham, who turned 27 in October, suffered no ‘sophomore’ slump, as the team’s 40 goals allowed ranked tied for fourth in the league (40).
Among all net-minders in Major League Soccer, Bingham was one of just three to start each and every one of the 34 regular season games – joining Joe Bendik of Orlando City SC and Luis Robles of the New York Red Bulls. He was the only one to do so in the fiercely competitive Western Conference.