How inimitable goalkeeper Stefan Frei plans to top his 2015 season is a point of considerable interest in Seattle Sounders circles this year.
Perhaps the bigger question, though, is whether it’s even possible.
Last year, Frei’s 125 saves were second-best in MLS. He tied for first in goals conceded, had the highest save percentage in the league at 77 and the lowest goals-against average at 1.06. He was third in the league in saves per game with 3.6, and even that was artificially lowered because his defense kept so much pressure off his back.
Frei ultimately didn’t make the cut as a finalist for the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year award, but there’s a hearty argument that he deserved it.