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Lee Nguyen's strike is a contender for Goal of the Week

Lee Nguyen, is this real life?

Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Some people like to complain about short corners but New England Revolution fans won't have a negative thing to say about what transpired in the 22nd minute of Saturday's game against Chicago Fire.

With the game scoreless, Lee Nguyen played a short corner to Kelyn Rowe, who proceeded to move the ball to Scott Caldwell. The Homegrown player then found Nguyen, who had made a dashing run into the box. The crafty midfielder teed up a shot that kissed the post before settling in the back of the net.

It was Goal of the Week material.

Nguyen now has two goals and two assists on the year. Despite not showing up often on the scoresheet, the US international remains one of the most creative players in MLS. Heading into Saturday's game, Nguyen was ranked third in chances created with 33. Only Diego Valelri (37) and Sacha Kjestan (35) had better numbers.