Guilherme charges toward MLS Newcomer of the Year award
By Alex RuizGuilherme’s case for MLS Newcomer of the Year keeps getting stronger.The 31-year-old Brazilian led the charge for Houston Dynamo FC in a 3-3 draw with San Diego FC at Snapdragon Stadium ...
Guilherme's performance for Houston Dynamo FC puts him on track for MLS Newcomer of the Year recognition. The 31-year-old Brazilian led the charge for Houston in a 3-3 draw against San Diego FC at Snapdragon Stadium on Wednesday, scoring all three goals for his team with two goals and one assist. This puts Guilherme alongside former LA Galaxy winger Gabriel Pec as only the second Brazilian in league history to achieve 25 goal contributions in their inaugural MLS season, with Pec winning the Newcomer of the Year award in 2024.
After Houston fell behind 2-0 initially, Guilherme helped his team respond by scoring first and setting up a goal for Mateusz Bogusz for an equalizer, before adding another goal himself. Despite San Diego's Gabriel Pirani equalizing late, Guilherme's contributions continued to bolster his Newcomer of the Year bid, as he amassed 16 goals and nine assists in 28 games played this season, the highest among all eligible players.
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