Fred wins NAPA Save of the Week for Union

Fred, Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia Union midfielder Fred has four goals and an assist this year. But in Week 29, it was his defense that earned him accolades.


The Brazilian's goal-line clearance off a Juan Agudelo header in extratime of the Union's 2-1 win over the New York Red Bulls was named the NAPA Save of the Week.


Fred took the honors with 43 percent of the vote, beating out Chivas USA keeper Zach Thornton, who finished with 17 percent.


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NAPA Save of the Week Winners

Week 29: Fred, Philadelphia Union


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