Player to Watch

With only one game yet to be completed on the first day of the MLS season, I admonish you this: Keep your eye on Sainey Nyassi. This kid (b. January 1989) has an amazing set of speed, skill, knowledge, and good old grit. I don't know much about him. He didn't play much last year, garnered late in the season by the New England Revolution. Today was the Gambian international's first start....and the kid had a lot to say. Every time he touched the ball, he created something. And, what's more, he made nearly as many defensive plays as he did offensive ones. Reading the play defensively in the 90th minute, Nyassi capped off his season debut by intercepting a pass at midfield and taking it all the way to the six yard line where he sold an impressive inside out stepover and nailed his shot near post.

I'm impressed. You will be, too.

New England Revolution, #31.

Beware.