Obafemi Martins In The Running For MLS Goal of the Year Award

Super Eagles marksman Obafemi Martins&rsquo;s goal in the away match against Colorado Rapids has made the round of 16 shortlist for the 2015 MLS Goal of the Year Award.<br /><br />The Seattle Sounders star&rsquo;s goal in the 73rd minute that made the scoreline 3 - 1 in favour of the visitors has been included in the list along with teammates Clint Dempsey and Marco Pappa.<br /><br />MLSSoccer will reveal the winner of the accolade on Thursday, December 3 and Martins will win the award for the second straight season if he is chosen.<br /><br />Over the course of the regular season, the ex Inter Milan and Newcastle man smashed 15 goals, which earned him a recall to the national team after two years in the international wilderness.<br /><br />The 30 - year - old was in action for 19 minutes in the goalless draw against Swaziland last Friday.<br /><br />Photo Credit : mlssoccer.com<br />
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