January 11, 2014

Ricketts Signed for 2014

One of the main reasons the Suns managed 10 wins and 31 points in 2013 even after losing several several players very early in the season was the stellar goal keeping from Donovan Ricketts. The Jamaican was clearly the most valuable player on the squad. With that, Gold Coast FC has signed him on a Designated Player. 

He had career highs in shutouts (14), saves (92) and minutes played (2,880). He was also among the league leaders in numerous goalkeeping categories which helped him earn the 2013 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year award. While the stats are a great turnaround his on the field relationship with his backline also improved dramatically in 2013. This relationship allowed the defense to play with confidence knowing they had a keeper behind them that will make the saves.