- Keith Hickey

Slumps are strange animals. When you're in one, you throw everything you have at it, and it seems like nothing works. It gets to you. It eats at you. It consumes you. It keeps you up at night. Then all of a sudden, something clicks, and it goes away.

For the Red Bulls, that something was a journeyman Limey striker who spent most of his career bouncing around the lower leagues of English soccer. Luke Rodgers orchestrated New York's first win since the season opener with two goals and an assist to help star teammate Thierry Henry get his first of the season.


Honorable Mention:
Fredy Montero, Seattle Sounders
Chris Pontius, D.C. United
Jorge Perlaza, Portland Timbers


N.B. - Due to my boss deciding that the day job was more pressing than blogging for you guys, MFR will be delayed until tomorrow. Sorry, kids.