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#22 RODRIGO FARIA
POSITION: Forward
BORN: 2-24-77
HEIGHT: 6'1"
WEIGHT: 150
COLLEGE: Concordia
AQUIRED: Drafted in the second round (2001)
NATIONALITY: Brazil
CAPS: 0
GOALS: 0
BIO
Rodrigo Faria was drafted by the MetroStars in 2001 in the second round. It was unsure whether he would play as a midfielder or striker. But Faria immediately proved that he was a natural born striker once the season started. Because of injuries to Clint Mathis and Aldofo Valencia, he was awarded with much playing time. Tying a league rookie record of 8 goals along with 2 assists in shortened 2001 campaign, he won MLS Rookie of the Year Award. He then went on to score 3 goals, and had one assist in the playoffs versus the L.A. Galaxy.

Faria had a lot on his shoulders in 2002 season, because he had to prove he wouldn't go through "Sophomore Jinx" that many star players go through. He started the season with a opening day goal to excite the MetroStars fans that the "Tri State Triangle" would be a threat in the league. With Diego Serna being dealt for the Revolution, and Mathis going to the World Cup, Faria picked up his pace. As of now, he has scored a total of 9 goals with 3 assists.

STATS
 
MLS REGULAR SEASON

 YR    GP  GS   MIN    G   A   PTS 
----------------------------------
 '01   21  11  1,344   8   2   18  
 '02   21  18  1,690   9   3   21  
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 TOT   42  29  3,034  17   5  39
	
	
MLS PLAYOFFS

 YR   GP  GS  MIN   G  A  PTS
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 '01  3   3   274   3  1  7
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 TOT  3   3   274   3  1  7
AWARDS
» 2001 MLS Rookie of the Year
ROSTER
GOALKEEPERS
#18 Tim Howard
#30 Paul Grafer
DEFENDERS
#2 Ted Chronopolous
#3 Sam Forko
#5 Steve Jolley
#12 Mike Petke
#14 Joe Addo
#16 Craig Ziadie
#17 Marcelo Balboa
#21 Nelson Akwari
MIDFIELDERS
#4 Brad Davis
#6 Jeff Moore
#7 Andy Williams
#8 Mark Lisi
#9 Byron Alvarez
#10 Tab Ramos
#11 Ross Paule
FORWARDS
#13 Clint Mathis
#15 Mamaduo Diallo
#22 Rodrigo Faria
#27 Martin Klinger
HISTORY