Speaking after Sporting’s 4-2 win over Houston Dynamo FC on Sunday, Johnny Russell offered a strong rebuke of those doubting Salloi’s credentials. The homegrown forward, who plays on the left wing opposite Russell, recorded one goal and one assist to give him a league-leading 23 goal contributions this season.
“He’s by far, for me, the MVP this year. The fact that he’s getting left out of conversations, to me, is beyond baffling,” Russell said. “He’s combining goals and assists, and even if you look at that, game-tying goals, game-winning goals – he’s been invaluable for us this year.
“His confidence is on a completely different level. He’s been amazing for us this year, he’s been such a breath of fresh air. He’s been like a new signing this year and it’s been incredible the form he’s been on.”
