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Accomplishments
2001 – MLS Cup MVP
2001 – MLS Cup Champion
2003 – MLS Cup Champion
2003 – MLS Fastest Goal: 11 secs
2004 – MLS Goal of the Year
2005 – MLS Goal of the Year
2005 – MLS Bext XI
2005 – Canadian Player of the Year
2006 – MLS All-Star (MVP)
2006 – MLS Best XI
2006 – MLS Cup Champion
2006 – Canadian Player of the Year
2007 – MLS All-Star
2007 – MLS Best XI
2007 – MLS Cup Champion
2007 – MLS Cup MVP
2007 – Canadian Player of the Year
07/08 – Caribbean American Heritage Awards Player of the Year
2008 – MLS All-Star (MVP)
Updates
Wed, Dec 17th 2008, 09:00
Letter to Fans
To all my Dynamo Supporters,
I want to extend thanks for making me and my family feel at home. The years I spent in Houston were very special and I am humbled by your appreciation towards my love for soccer. It is tough moving on from the relationship I felt with you all. I will cherish my memories from this era with the Dynamo, memories that span both on and off the field. All the fans, the organization, and my teammates truly showed what Southern Hospitality is all about! I wish nothing but continued success and a stadium, for you more than deserve it!!!
Best Wishes,
Dwayne De Rosario
Fri, Dec 12th 2008, 14:41
Trade to Toronto has De Ro coming home
Toronto FC formally announced today that they had acquired Dwayne De Rosario in a trade with the Houston Dynamo for defender Julios James. De Rosario, a native of the Toronto area, has long hinted about his desire to return home and play in front of friends and family.
“Being born in Scarborough and growing up in the Toronto area it is great to have professional soccer here,” said De Rosario. “The support that Toronto FC gets is amazing. The fan base is tremendous and they are passionate, knowledgeable fans.”
“Playing in front of family and friends is always an experience that you cherish,” he said. “Growing up as a kid I never had that luxury of playing professional soccer in Canada….
Fri, Dec 5th 2008, 14:36
Dwayne answers questions from fans
Q: Out of every single club in the world, which two teams would you love to watch take on each other?
De Ro: There’s a lot of great matchups and rivalries, but if I were to pick any two teams to watch right now it would be Barcelona vs Real Madrid. Hard to top that!
Q: Do you ever see the MLS catching up with the NFL or any of the other major sports in terms of popularity in the US?
De Ro: I think the MLS will be up there with the NFL and other major sports in the years to come, but I don’t think the popularity of our sport will be a threat to the…
Fri, Nov 21st 2008, 10:28
Dwayne answers questions from fans
Q: What tips can you give me for taking PK’s? I haven’t had as much success as I would like, and need some advice. Thanks Dwayne. - Charlie, Tennesee.
De Ro: The main thing about penalty kicks is try not to change your spot. Find a corner that you are comfortable with and just keep hitting that spot. Block out everything around you and focus on were you want to kick it. Good Luck!
Q: What were your thoughts on the presidential election?
De Ro: I am very pleased with the end result and hope that we can restore most of the issues that are effecting a lot of Americans.
Q: Do you stay in Houston during the offseason or do you have somewhere…
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