Did he mean it? Was it really a cross?
AT&T Goal of the Week voters didnāt seem bothered about those questions in voting Benny Feilhaberās top-corner curler the winner for the MLS Week 27 poll by a 14-point margin. The veteran's strike safely outpaced the runner-up, a fine first-time finish from Colorado Rapids striker and Rookie of the Year candidate Andre Shinyashiki.
Feilhaberās strike was the opening goal in Sporting Kansas Cityās weekend visit to the Portland Timbers, though it didnāt nab them a positive result at Providence Park. It earned 42.5% of the GOTW vote.
Shinyashikiās contender, which helped the red-hot Rapids knock off the Seattle Sounders at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, racked up 28.4%. Michael Bradleyās one-time rocket in Toronto FCās rout of FC Cincinnati trotted in at third with 15.6%, followed by Orlando City youngster Benji Michel at 8.9%. New York City FC winger Jesus Medina brought up the rear with 4.7%.
Watch the full slate of Week 27 nominees here.