Chofis Named Finalist for MLS Newcomer of the Year
Published on November 15, 2021 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release
San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Eduardo 'Chofis' Lopez
(San Jose Earthquakes)
SAN JOSE, Calif. - San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Eduardo 'Chofis' Lopez is one of three finalists for the 2021 Major League Soccer Newcomer of the Year.
Chofis scored a team-high 12 goals, including three game-winning goals, and added four assists for San Jose during his debut season in MLS. Chofis' 12 goals are the most by a Quakes player in his first season with the club since Ariel Graziani in 2002 (14). Among all newcomers in MLS, Chofis ranks second in goals (12), first in non-penalty kick goals (11), and tied for first in goals + assists (16).
Chofis was named to the MLS Team of the Week on three occasions (Weeks 25-27), was the MLS Player of the Week in Week 26, and was selected as the MLS Player of the Month for September.
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