Bright Dike may have scored. Franck Songo’o may have glided down the wings. Jack Jewsbury and Rodney Wallace may have both done excellent work in the midfield.
But on Saturday night, it was all about David Horst. Fiery, strong, timely, and physical, Horst held firm on the backline.
With 54% of the vote, he is your CenturyLink Man of the Match.
David Horst - 54%
Bright Dike - 26%
Franck Songo'o - 10%
Rodney Wallace - 7%
Jack Jewsbury - 2%
CenturyLink Man of the Match vs. D.C. United: David Horst


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