Nicolas Lodeiro capped a magical 2016 run with the Seattle Sounders by hoisting the MLS Cup trophy after earning MLS Newcomer of the Year honors. He’s followed that effort with a goal and an assist so far in three matches to start 2017.
As the Uruguayan playmaker turns 28 years old on Tuesday, let’s take a look at his top five plays with the Sounders.
5. Shaking and baking Vancouver
Lodeiro shifted a nifty give-and-go around Blas Perez and after receiving the return pass from Erik Friberg, Lodeiro spun fully to avoid a sliding Jordan Harvey before feinting to drift away from Pedro Morales.