Patrick Nyarko up for MLS Goal of the Week

Published on July 20, 2009 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release

CHICAGO, IL (July 20, 2009) - Patrick Nyarko has earned his first MLS Goal of the Week nomination after scoring his third goal of the season this past Saturday against the San Jose Earthquakes. Nyarko's goal helped Chicago to win the match and solely claim the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Cuauhtémoc Blanco passed to Nyarko in the 82nd minute, and Nyarko was able to knock the ball out of the air and past San Jose's goalkeeper Joe Cannon.

Fans can vote through Wednesday morning for Nyarko's goal by clicking on this link: http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/sights/goal_of_the_week/.

The Fire's next game is Saturday, July 25th at Seattle Sounders FC (ESPN/Deportes, 12:00 p.m. CT).

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