The Bent Musket - New England Revolution 2014 Goal of the Year: The Final Four For the Fort, By the Forthttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/31882/bentmusket-fave.jpg2015-02-16T12:00:03-05:00http://www.thebentmusket.com/rss/stream/77096422015-02-16T12:00:03-05:002015-02-16T12:00:03-05:00Revs Goal of the Year: Championship Round
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<p>After argument, deliberation and last-minute tie-breakers, we're ready to crown a 2014 Revolution Goal of the Year champion. Vote now--poll closes at 11:59pm EST on Sunday, February 22nd. </p> <p><span><iframe allowtransparency="true" scrolling="auto" frameborder="0" height="500" width="100%" src="http://challonge.com/2014RevolutionGoaloftheYear/module"></iframe></span></p>
<h4>Championship Matchup: Nguyen vs. Bunbury</h4>
<p><b>Goal: </b><span>Lee Nguyen</span> Chip (<a href="https://www.mountroyalsoccer.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Montreal</a>) vs. <span>Teal Bunbury</span> Curler (<a href="https://www.onceametro.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York</a>)</p>
<p><b>Tournament Record: </b>Nguyen 116-46 vs. Bunbury 157-22</p>
<p><b>Most Votes Received: </b>Nguyen 49 (Round 1) vs. Bunbury 60 (Round 1)</p>
<h4>Arguments from the Experts: Seth vs. Nick</h4>
<p><b>Seth: Lee Nguyen. </b>Like a piece of classical music, a proper goal actually gains value as time goes on and that's why Nguyen's chip deserves to be named the <a href="https://www.thebentmusket.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Revolution's</a> best goal of 2014.</p>
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<p>The buildup to the goal is a symphony orchestrated by <span>Daigo Kobayashi</span>, Jermaine Jones, <span>Charlie Davies</span> and of course Nguyen. Kobayashi begins the arrangement by intercepting the ball and quickly playing it forward. A key change occurs when Nguyen makes a backwards pass while he himself marches onward. Jones gets things going again by lobbing it forward to Davies, whose simple note alters the inflection of composition. Finally the ball returns to Nguyen, who elegantly puts the ball into the back of the net. It's a crescendo to be enjoyed.</p>
<p>Watch the play again and you'll notice other intricacies, like Jose Goncavles' pressure and Nguyen's determination. Was the chip the most important goal of the year? No, but it was the most beautiful.</p>
<p><b>Nick: Teal Bunbury. </b>In the opening moments of a pivotal playoff match, with a trip to the MLS Cup Final on the line, Teal Bunbury silenced the 30,000-plus Red Bulls supporters that surrounded him. He didn't need a brilliant passage of play to set up his tally, nor did he need the help of his teammates; instead, Bunbury put forth an incredible individual effort, gifting the Revs a crucial first-half lead. After receiving a patient pass on the right side of the pitch, Bunbury executed a stepover and hit a bending shot toward Luis Robles. As a congregation of Revolution fans rose from their seats--wondering if somehow, just maybe, the curling strike would find the upper corner--Bunbury watched with similar amazement.</p>
<p>And then he celebrated.</p>
<p>For much of the 2014 season, Bunbury worked to rewrite his MLS story; he just needed to prove he could finish, as he so often struggled to do throughout his first season in red, white and blue. Well, Bunbury has re-written his story--scoring a goal that will be forever ingrained in the minds of Revolution supporters.</p>
<h4>Final Voting</h4>
<p><b>Candidate: </b><span>Lee Nguyen</span></p>
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<p><b>Candidate: </b>Teal Bunbury</p>
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<p><i>Poll closes at 11:59am EST on Sunday, February 22nd.</i></p>
https://www.thebentmusket.com/2015/2/16/8034005/new-england-revolution-2014-best-goal-lee-nguyen-teal-bunbury-championship-roundNick Hemming2015-02-09T08:00:03-05:002015-02-09T08:00:03-05:00Revs Goal of the Year: Nguyen vs. Nguyen, Take 7
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<p>We've come so far--and we're down to two Lee Nguyen tallies. Which emphatic strike deserves a spot among the final two? Vote below.</p> <p><iframe src="http://challonge.com/2014RevolutionGoaloftheYear/module" scrolling="auto" allowtransparency="true" width="100%" frameborder="0" height="500"></iframe></p>
<h4>Final Four Results 1</h4>
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<p><b>Goalscorer</b></p>
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<p><b>Reader Votes</b></p>
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<p><b>Staff Votes</b></p>
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<p><b>Total</b></p>
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<p><span>Patrick Mullins</span></p>
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<p>4</p>
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<p>5</p>
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<p>9</p>
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<p><b><span>Teal Bunbury</span></b></p>
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<p><b>39</b></p>
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<p><b>15</b></p>
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<p><b>54</b></p>
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<p>Despite beating Julio Cesar on a blistering left-footed strike, Patrick Mullins fell to Teal Bunbury and his curling upper-90 finish. Bunbury will face Lee Nguyen in the championship round.</p>
<h4>Final Four Matchup 2</h4>
<p><b><span>Lee Nguyen</span> upper-90 curler vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dynamotheory.com/">Houston Dynamo</a> / Oct. 16, 2014</b></p>
<p>After receiving a patient pass from <span>Kevin Alston</span>, and taking a touch to create space, Nguyen curled a flawless strike past a frozen Tally Hall. The goal served as a 65th-minute equalizer for the Revolution.</p>
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<p><b>Lee Nguyen chip over the back line vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.mountroyalsoccer.com/">Montreal Impact</a> / Sept. 13, 2014</b></p>
<p>On the end of a scrappy passage of play, Nguyen received an aerial through ball, settled, and took a lateral touch past goalkeeper Troy Perkins. As the Montreal defense closed in, Nguyen played a gorgeous chip into the back of the net, calmly scoring the eventual game-winner.</p>
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<p><i>Poll closes at 12am EST on Wednesday, February 11th. <br></i></p>
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https://www.thebentmusket.com/2015/2/9/8001547/new-england-revolution-2014-best-goal-lee-nguyen-montreal-impact-houston-dynamoNick Hemming2015-02-03T13:40:03-05:002015-02-03T13:40:03-05:00Revs Goal of the Year: Mullins vs. Bunbury
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<p>Were on to the Final Four. Which goal impressed you more: Mullins' rocket or Bunbury's curler? Vote below. </p> <p><span><iframe allowtransparency="true" scrolling="auto" frameborder="0" height="500" width="100%" src="http://challonge.com/2014RevolutionGoaloftheYear/module"></iframe></span></p>
<h4>Round 2L Results</h4>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><b>"Scoop" vs. Montreal</b></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><b>15</b></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><b>5</b></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><b>20</b></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><b>"Chip" vs. Montreal</b></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><b>15</b></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><b>15</b></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><b>30</b></p>
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<p>After three days of voting, our readers needed "professional" assistance picking an elite-eight champion. Our staff favored <span>Lee Nguyen's</span> emphatic chip over the Montreal back line, solidifying our last Final Four candidate.</p>
<h4>Final Four Matchup 1</h4>
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<p><b><span>Patrick Mullins</span> Rocket vs. Toronto F.C. / May 3, 2014</b></p>
<p>Down 1-0 early in the first half, the <a href="https://www.thebentmusket.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Revolution</a> found an equalizer off the foot of Patrick Mullins. The rookie collected a quick touch from <span>Daigo Kobayashi</span> and rocketed a shot inside the near post, opening his MLS scoring account with a screamer past Brazilian goalkeeper Julio Cesar.</p>
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<p><b><span>Teal Bunbury</span> curling finish vs. <a href="https://www.onceametro.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Red Bulls</a> / Nov. 23, 2014</b></p>
<p>With his defender leaving a slight cushion on the right side, Bunbury danced his way into space at the top of the box and hit a curling left-footed shot. His strike froze Red Bulls goalkeeper <span>Luis Robles</span>, who watched Bunbury's shot land in the upper corner of his net.</p>
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https://www.thebentmusket.com/2015/2/3/7971737/new-england-revolution-2014-best-goal-patrick-mullins-teal-bunburyNick Hemming2015-01-30T08:00:02-05:002015-01-30T08:00:02-05:00Revs Goal of the Year: Nguyen vs. Nguyen, Take 6
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<p>Only one matchup remains in Round 2. Which Lee Nguyen goal deserves a spot in the Final Four? Tell us below. </p> <p><iframe src="http://challonge.com/2014RevolutionGoaloftheYear/module" width="100%" height="500" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowtransparency="true"></iframe></p>
<h4>Round 2K Results</h4>
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<p><b>Total</b></p>
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<p><b>Sporting KC</b></p>
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<p><b>4</b></p>
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<p><b>5</b></p>
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<p><b>9</b></p>
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<p>Houston</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>22</p>
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<td>
<p>10</p>
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<p>32</p>
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<p>Despite protests from specific staff members, Nguyen's flawless upper-90 finish against Houston brought home the victory. Only one Nguyen goal can join--who will it be?</p>
<h4>Round 2L Matchup</h4>
<p><b><span>Lee Nguyen</span> scoop from distance vs. <a href="https://www.mountroyalsoccer.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Montreal Impact</a> / Oct. 11, 2014</b></p>
<p>After darting into the middle of the park, Revolution midfielder <span>Scott Caldwell</span> played Nguyen just outside the box. The Revs' playmaker took a touch and "scooped" his shot past a sprawling <span>Evan Bush</span>, emphatically equalizing the match in the 69th minute.</p>
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<p><b>Lee Nguyen chip over the back line vs. Montreal Impact / Sept. 13, 2014</b></p>
<p>On the end of a scrappy passage of play, Nguyen received an aerial through ball, settled, and took a lateral touch past Troy Perkins. As the Montreal defense closed in, Nguyen played a gorgeous chip into the back of the net, calmly scoring the eventual game-winner.</p>
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<p><i>Poll closes at 12am EST on Sunday, February 1st. </i></p>
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https://www.thebentmusket.com/2015/1/30/7927833/new-england-revolution-2014-best-goal-lee-nguyen-Round-2L-Montreal-Impact-Chip-ScoopNick Hemming2015-01-26T14:00:03-05:002015-01-26T14:00:03-05:00Revs Goal of the Year: Nguyen vs. Nguyen, Take 5
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<p>With just two non-Nguyen goals remaining in our 2014 Goal of the Year Bracket, we dive into the bottom half. Which Lee Nguyen tally deserves to move on? Vote below. </p> <p><span></span></p>
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<h4>Round 2L Results</h4>
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<p><b>Goalscorer</b></p>
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<p><b>Reader Votes</b></p>
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<p><b>Staff Votes</b></p>
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<p><b>Total</b></p>
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<p><span><b>Teal Bunbury</b></span></p>
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<td>
<p><b>28</b></p>
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<td>
<p><b>15</b></p>
</td>
<td>
<p><b>43</b></p>
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<p><span>Jose Goncalves</span></p>
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<p>8</p>
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<p>0</p>
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<p>8</p>
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<p>Teal Bunbury stole the show in Round 2, earning more than three quarters of the total vote. His curling finish will square off with <span>Patrick Mullins</span>' well-hit rocket in the Final Four.</p>
<h4>Round 2K Matchup</h4>
<p><b><span>Lee Nguyen</span> curls home a go-ahead goal vs. Sporting K.C. / Sept. 3, 2014</b></p>
<p>Nguyen, having darted forward after causing a Sporting K.C. turnover, found himself with space at the top of the box. Without hesitation, the Revs playmaker curled a shot past <span>Andy Gruenebaum</span>, giving the Revs a lead early in the second frame.</p>
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<p><b><span>Lee Nguyen</span> upper-90 curler vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dynamotheory.com/">Houston Dynamo</a> / Oct. 16, 2014</b></p>
<p>After receiving a patient pass from <span>Kevin Alston</span>, and taking a touch to create space, Nguyen curled a flawless strike past a frozen Tally Hall. The goal served as a 65th-minute equalizer for the Revolution.</p>
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<p><i>Poll closes at 12am EST on Thursday, January 29th. </i></p>
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https://www.thebentmusket.com/2015/1/26/7915221/new-england-revolution-2014-best-goal-nguyen-vs-nguyen-round-2kNick Hemming2015-01-22T12:00:02-05:002015-01-22T12:00:02-05:00Revs Goal of the Year: Bunbury vs. Goncalves
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<p>Patrick Mullins' rocket has already claimed a spot in the Final Four. Which goal deserves to join the final tallies--Jose Goncalves' run or Teal Bunbury's curler? Vote below. </p> <p><span><iframe src="http://challonge.com/2014RevolutionGoaloftheYear/module" width="100%" height="500" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowtransparency="true"></iframe></span></p>
<h4>Round 2I Results</h4>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><b>Goalscorer</b></p>
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<td>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b>Reader Votes</b></p>
</td>
<td>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b>Staff Votes</b></p>
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<td>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b>Total</b></p>
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</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span>Chris Tierney</span></p>
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<td>
<p style="text-align: left;">18</p>
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<td>
<p style="text-align: left;">5</p>
</td>
<td>
<p style="text-align: left;">23</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><b><span>Patrick Mullins</span></b></p>
</td>
<td>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b>13</b></p>
</td>
<td>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b>15</b></p>
</td>
<td>
<p style="text-align: left;"><b>28</b></p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<p>The readers gave Chris Tierney a late lead heading into the Staff Vote, though only Seth supported his sublime set piece. Mullins will join either <span>Teal Bunbury</span> or Jose Goncalves in the Final Four.</p>
<h4>Round 2J Matchup</h4>
<p><b>Teal Bunbury curling finish vs. New York Red Bulls / Nov. 23, 2014</b></p>
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<p>With his defender leaving a slight cushion on the right side, Bunbury danced his way into space at the top of the box and hit a curling left-footed shot. His strike froze Red Bulls goalkeeper <span>Luis Robles</span>, who watched Bunbury's shot curl into the upper corner of his net.</p>
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<p><b><span>Jose Goncalves</span> deep run and finish vs. Sporting K.C. / Sept. 26, 2014</b></p>
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<p>A strong defensive step enabled Goncalves to create a turnover in the middle of the park, giving the 2013 Defender of the Year space to push forward. <span>Charlie Davies</span> opened up to Goncalves' left, though the defender took his own shot, beating Eric Kronberg from distance to give the Revs a 2-0 advantage.</p>
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https://www.thebentmusket.com/2015/1/22/7871755/new-england-revolution-2014-best-goal-teal-bunbury-jose-goncalves-lee-nguyenNick Hemming2015-01-20T07:00:02-05:002015-01-20T07:00:02-05:00Revs Goal of the Year: Tierney vs. Mullins
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<p>Our fans have spoken--our staff has spoken--and we're on to Round 2. Who deserves a spot in the final four: Tierney or Mullins? Vote below. </p> <p><iframe allowtransparency="true" scrolling="auto" frameborder="0" height="500" width="100%" src="http://challonge.com/2014RevolutionGoaloftheYear/module"></iframe></p>
<h4>Round 1H Results</h4>
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<p><b>Opponent (Lee Nguyen)</b></p>
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<p><b>Reader Votes</b></p>
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<td>
<p><b>Staff Votes</b></p>
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<td>
<p><b>Tota</b>l</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><b>Montreal</b></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><b>29</b></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><b>20</b></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><b>49</b></p>
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<p>Colorado</p>
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<p>7</p>
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<p>0</p>
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<p>7</p>
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<p>For a flawless chip over the Montreal back line, Nguyen solidified a spot in the final 8, where he will fend off three of his fellow Goal of the Year candidates.</p>
<h4>Round 2I Matchup</h4>
<p><b><span>Chris Tierney</span> Free Kick vs. <a href="https://www.massivereport.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Columbus Crew</a> / Nov. 1, 2014<br></b></p>
<p>With a 1-0 lead and momentum shifting toward his club, Chris Tierney lined up over a free kick with set-piece master Lee Nguyen. The Revs' crafty wing back ultimately took the first touch, curling a sublime shot over the wall and beyond the outstretched hand of Columbus 'keeper Steve Clark.</p>
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<p><b><span>Patrick Mullins</span> Rocket vs. Toronto F.C. / May 3, 2014</b></p>
<p>Down 1-0 early in the first half, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thebentmusket.com/">Revolution</a> found an equalizer off the foot of Patrick Mullins. The rookie collected a quick touch from <span>Daigo Kobayashi</span> and rocketed a shot inside the near post, opening his MLS scoring account with a screamer past Brazilian goalkeeper Julio Cesar.</p>
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<p>With seven matchups in the books and one matchup remaining, we wrap up Round 1 of our Goal of the Year bracket. Which Lee Nguyen goal deserves to move on? Vote below. </p> <h4><span><iframe allowtransparency="true" scrolling="auto" frameborder="0" height="500" width="100%" src="http://challonge.com/2014RevolutionGoaloftheYear/module"></iframe></span></h4>
<h4>Round 1G Results</h4>
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<p><b>Montreal</b></p>
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<p><b>21</b></p>
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<p><b>10</b></p>
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<p><b>31</b></p>
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<p>Sporting KC</p>
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<p>4</p>
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<p>5</p>
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<p>9</p>
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<p>Nguyen's iconic "scoop" brought home the bacon in Round 1, setting up a competitive Round 2 matchup. Which strike will join him? Share your opinion below.</p>
<h4>Round 1H Matchup</h4>
<p><b>Lee Nguyen chip over the back line vs. Montreal Impact / Sept. 13, 2014</b></p>
<p>On the end of a scrappy passage of play, Nguyen received an aerial through ball, settled, and took a lateral touch past Troy Perkins. As the Montreal defense closed in, Nguyen played a gorgeous chip into the back of the net, calmly scoring the eventual game-winner.</p>
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<p><b><span>Lee Nguyen</span> curling free kick vs. <a href="https://www.burgundywave.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Colorado Rapids</a> / June 30, 2014</b></p>
<p>Following a <span>Steve Neumann</span> dummy, Nguyen curled a flawless free kick past <span>Clint Irwin</span> and into the side netting, stunning the outstretched Colorado 'keeper. The goal served as Nguyen's second of the match, giving the <a href="https://www.thebentmusket.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Revolution</a> a 2-0 advantage.</p>
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