First Time Champion

Congratulations to Kyle Beckerman for captaining an underdog Salt Lake side from the fringes of the playoffs to the center of the park, where he hoisted the league trophy in Seattle on Sunday.

The young midfielder was a difference maker for his team all season long, and his coach rewarded that effort with the captain's armband.

And now the team reaps reward with the cup.

Could further reward come when national team camp comes in 2010?

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