http://www.mlsnet.com/MLS/mls/events/mls_cup/2004/awards/ Congratulations to Robin is due. Definitely deserved something for being the rock back there with Busch and Marshall and for helping to develop Marshall into a wonderful rookie.
Congrats to Robin. Obviously it's not going to get as much play as Andrulis winning Coach of the Year because of the fans' general dislike of the guy, or Marshall getting jobbed of Rookie of the Year, but Robin absolutely deserves it. Our defense went from being a complete mess to being one of the best in the league. "For he's a jolly good fellow..."
I hope Robin understands the reason his winning this award receives less attention than Andrulis and Marshall is because he's a quiet class guy, and his play on the field simply deserved the award with no controvercy.
Robin absolutely deserves this award with no second guessing from any other team's fans. He was the best defender in the league this year. The fine job he did of helping Chad develop was just a bonus. I was dubious of the trade in the preseason. I thought Robin was too old. I was wrong.