Chivas USA goalkeeper Zach Thornton was named 2009 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year on Wednesday, marking the second time he's won the award.
Thornton enjoyed a career renaissance with Chivas USA this season, posting career highs in shutouts and goals against average while helping guide Chivas USA to the playoffs. Thornton's second goalkeeper of the year award (he won with the Chicago Fire in 1998) helps him join Pat Onstad and Joe Cannon as the only goalkeepers to win the award twice. Thornton beat out Galaxy goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts and Seattle goalkeeper Kasey Keller.
In other awards announcements on Wednesday, New England midfielder Steve Ralston was awarded the MLS Fair Play award, while the Chicago Fire won the MLS Fair Play team award.
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