Union's Knighton wins Save of the Week

Brad Knighton

Philadelphia Union 'keeper Brad Knighton has won NAPA Save of the Week for Matchday 28, thanks to his save on LA Galaxy captain Landon Donovan. It is Knighton's first Save of the Week honor this year.


A long ball off a header by Galaxy defender Omar Gonzalez played Donovan in behind the Union back line in the 78th minute, resulting in a one-on-one with Knighton. But the Philly 'keeper was equal to the task of stopping last year's MVP, and Knighton came to the edge of his area to get his right hand to the low shot. The save kept the Galaxy from doubling their 1-0 lead, though the Union would eventually fall by that score line despite Knighton's heroics.


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Knighton took home the award with 36 percent of the vote. Chicago Fire defender Bratislav Ristic's goal line clearance against the Columbus Crew came in second with 29 percent.


NAPA Save of the Week Winners

Week 28: Brad Knighton, Philadelphia Union


Week 27: Bouna Coundoul, New York Red Bulls


Week 26: Kasey Keller, Seattle Sounders


Week 25: Kasey Keller, Seattle Sounders


Week 24: Kasey Keller, Seattle Sounders


Week 23: Kasey Keller, Seattle Sounders


Week 22: Jimmy Nielsen, Kansas City Wizards


Week 21: Jimmy Nielsen, Kansas City Wizards


Week 20: Nick Rimando, Real Salt Lake


Week 19: Sean Johnson, Chicago Fire


Week 18: Sean Johnson, Chicago Fire


Week 17: Kasey Keller, Seattle Sounders FC


Week 16: Jimmy Nielsen, Kansas City Wizards


Week 15: Stefan Frei, Toronto FC


Week 14: Jimmy Nielsen, Kansas City Wizards


Week 13: Jimmy Nielsen, Kansas City Wizards


Week 12: Nick Rimando, Real Salt Lake


Week 11: Chris Seitz, Philadelphia Union


Week 10: Donovan Ricketts, LA Galaxy


Week 9: Jimmy Nielsen, Kansas City Wizards


Week 8: Gino Padula, Columbus Crew


Week 7: Kevin Hartman, FC Dallas


Week 6: Joe Cannon, San Jose Earthquakes


Week 5: Andrew Dykstra, Chicago Fire