Bennies - Most popular for September 2009
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By definition, the Richie Award goes to the most underrated player on the United roster. The
award's namesake Richie Williams was probably the hardest working player on our
championship teams in the 90s, but flew mostly under the radar when compared to the better known
players.
Last year's winner by a wide margin was Clyde Simms, earning over 50% of the vote.
By definition, the Convey Award goes to DC United's rookie of the year. The award's namesake is
Bobby Convey, who coincidentally is on the other side today. Convey was very promising in his short
time here in DC, and started 18 matches his rookie season, which sounded like a lot until this
year.
Last year's Convey Award went to Ryan Cordeiro with a huge 76% margin.
Ah yes, it's the day we've all been waiting for - the return of the Benny Awards!
If you're new to this blog, then you will learn that the Bennies consist of a series of categories,
each with four United players nominated. You the fans get to vote on the winner for each category,
and the winners are revealed at the end of the season.
By definition, the Nelly Award goes to the United player who has made the most significant
positive impact in his first year with the club. The award's namesake Ryan Nelsen became a starter
shortly into his first season with United, and would go on to guide the team to an MLS Cup in
2004.
It's a testament to the total failure of our 2008 acquisitions that not one of last year's nominees
is still on the team.
