MLS announces 2024 Save of the Year winner 🎥 | OneFootball

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Major League Soccer announced today that FC Dallas goalkeeper Maarten Paes has claimed the 2024 MLS Save of the Year for his double penalty kick save during their match against the LA Galaxy in the 31st minute on May 29th, 2024.

Paes initially blocked Gabriel Pec’s first penalty shot, but the ball rebounded, allowing Pec a second attempt. With a quick reaction, Paes made another remarkable save. The LA Galaxy went for a third shot but were eventually flagged for offsides.

Paes’ saves helped keep FC Dallas in contention that match, though they eventually lost 3-1.

The 2024 MLS Save of the Year, an award established in 2009, is determined by fan votes on MLSsoccer.com.