Thorrington garners award
July 14, 2008 - Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
Chicago Machine News Release
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (July 14, 2008) - Chicago Fire midfielder John Thorrington was voted the MLS Player of the Week for Week 16 for his game-winning goal in stoppage-time against Toronto FC at TOYOTA PARK on Saturday. This is the first career Player of the Week award for Thorrington.
Thorrington's goal in the 92+ minute helped Chicago end a five-game winless streak. Thorrington netted his fourth goal of the season on a give-and-go play with midfielder Justin Mapp, after receiving a cross from Cuauhtémoc Blanco. The victory was the first home win for Chicago since their 2-1 victory over Colorado on Saturday, April 26.
Thorrington became the second Fire player to earn Player of the Week honors this season. Earlier this year, Blanco was voted the MLS Player of the Week for Week 9 for his one goal, three assist effort in a 5-1 win over the New York Red Bulls at Giants Stadium.
Chicago Fire MLS Players of the Week
2008 John Thorrington - Week 16
Cuauhtémoc Blanco - Week 9
2005 Justin Mapp - Week 23
Nate Jaqua - Week 10
2004 Henry Ring - Week 5
Andy Herron - Week 26 & 27
2003 Chris Armas - Week 29
Damani Ralph - Week 16
Orlando Perez - Week 4
2002 Peter Nowak - Week 6
Ante Razov - Weeks 9 & 19
Josh Wolff - Week 17
2001 DaMarcus Beasley - Week 21
2000 Ante Razov - Weeks 7, 8 & 20
1999 Ante Razov - Week 2
Chris Armas - Week 7
Lubos Kubik - Week 21
1998 Frank Klopas - Week 4
Jerzy Podbrozny - Week 14
Zach Thornton - Week 15
Roman Kosecki - Week 16
Lubos Kubik - Week 17
Josh Wolff - Week 27
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