Stefan Frei has made so many jaw-dropping, physics-defying saves in the past 12 months that it’s easy to overlook just how impressive they are.
There was the diving stop against Houston last October, the one-handed save on Jozy Altidore in May and of course The Save on Altidore in last year’s MLS Cup. Last Wednesday, Frei added another to his ever-growing compilation.
Leading 1-0 against the Vancouver Whitecaps in a crucial Cascadia and Western Conference clash, former Sounders forward Fredy Montero stood over a free kick and fired a shot destined for goal.