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SBI MLS Rookie of the Week: Zack Schilawski

Zach Schilawski (ISIphotos.com) 

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When newly-drafted forward Zack Schilawski thanked the wrong team for drafting him at the 2010 MLS Draft, New England Revolution fans figured to forgive him pretty easily. After Saturday, it's safe to say Schilawski has more than made up for it.

The Wake Forest producted notched a hat-trick on Saturday, helping the Revs post a 4-1 victory over Toronto FC. The performance earned Schilawski SBI MLS Rookie of the Week honors for MLS Week Three.

Schilawski had some competition for the honor from a familiar face. Former Wake Forest teammate Ike Opara turned in a strong match for the San Jose Earthquakes against the Chicago Fire, scoring the game-winning goal to give the Quakes a vital road victory.

New York's Tim Ream, SBI's top MLS rookie in Week 1 and Week 2, turned in another solid performance, but couldn't keep the Red Bulls from suffering their first loss of the season.

Here is a look at how some of the league's top rookies did last weekend:

MLS TOP ROOKIE PERFORMANCES

Blair Gavin started and played 90 minutes in Chivas USA's 2-0 win vs. New York

Tim Ream started and played 90 minutes for New York.

Tony Tchani played 13 minutes for New York

Conor Chinn played seven minutes for New York

Jack McInerney played 12 minutes in Philadelphia's 3-2 win vs. D.C. United

Ike Opara started, played 90 minutes and scored the game-winning goal in San Jose's 2-1 win vs. Chicago

Steve Beitashour started and played 90 minutes for San Jose.

Zack Schilawski started, played 90 minutes and scored three goals in New England's 4-1 win vs. Toronto FC.

Seth Sinovic started and played 90 minutes for New England

Michael Stephens played 21minutes in Los Angeles' 2-0 win vs. Houston.

Teal Bunbury played 14 minutes in Kansas City's 1-0 win vs. Colorado.

Zack Loyd started and played 90 minutes in FC Dallas' 2-2 tie vs. Columbus.

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What did you think of this weekend's performance by MLS rookies? Which rookie impressed you the most?

Share your thoughts below.

Comments

  1. Why the hell are Houston sharing stadium with a gridiron football team? And about Schilawski, how come guys like him not get the GA? Because you are supposed be a 3rd 4th year player by the time you are 22 by international standards.

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  2. He looks like he is mad at the world in this picture. Maybe he was visualizing Toronto as being the world when he played against them.

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  3. Too bad there isn’t a DC United rookie on this list. I guess they are too busy signing 37 year-old has beens to look at young talent.

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  4. i love this update Ives! honestly, as a person that doesn’t live in an MLS market, the only thing i care about is player development (so we can ship them off to europe!)

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  5. How about LaaaaaTooooooo !

    I dont think it is a stretch four years ago, noone in MLS wanted him, maybe he stayed in Seattle the last year with a promise to move up.

    My point stands, there are many people out there that are making big contributions/improving the league.

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  6. So, are they planning to play on plastic? Because, if they’re planning to play on real grass, the $1.5 million they’re getting from Texas Southern won’t even cover damage to the field.

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  7. It would have to do with his Wake Forest roots, I reckon. You can’t get a greasy pork sandwich worth half a mention anywhere in New England that I’ve ever seen. Similarly, ashtrays, clean or dirty, are also hard to come by due to the region’s public smoking restrictions.

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  8. NY fans, what’s the feedback so far on Tchani? I got to admit, I was really down on him during the College Cup and didn’t see the dominant player that others have. Are his limited minutes so far simply a case of there being better players in his position?

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  9. Now how about the 2nd year players. Add those in too. Another hat trick ( LaToux ), goal ( Zakuani ), shut out ( Gonzalex ) to name a few.

    Not like we saw some mass exodus in MLS, just better players taking spots. Very exciting watch an exciting league get even better.

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