Former Irish soccer player named defender of the year
Posted: Nov 22, 2012 10:13 PM EDT | Updated: Nov 6, 2014 2:27 PM EDT
A former Notre Dame soccer player who headed for Major League Soccer has been named defensive player of the year.
Matt Besler graduated from Notre Dame in 2009 .The Kansas native currently plays for Sporting Kansas City.
His defense held opponents to the fewest shots and shots on goal of all 19 MLS this season.