East Islip native and Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper Tim Melia has been named the 2017 Allstate MLS Goalkeeper of the Year.
“Winning an award like this is one of the best compliments you can get as a goalkeeper,” Melia said in a statement. “It’s a huge individual accolade, and it’s one that is only possible because of the efforts of my teammates and my coaches. To gain this recognition is an incredible honor.”