Nov. 10, 2005

Frisco, Texas - Major League Soccer today announced that former Maryland Terrapin and current New England Revolution forward Taylor Twellman was voted the winner of the 2005 MLS Honda Most Valuable Player award. Twellman, who will lead the Revolution into MLS Cup 2005 on Sunday, is the fourth Honda MVP to play in an MLS championship game.

"This is a tremendous honor for Taylor, and I am very proud of him," Terrapin head coach Sasho Cirovski said. "It has been very gratifying to watch his ascension in the professional ranks. I must say it's not surprising to see Taylor get this recognition since I always knew that he had the heart and character that all great athletes possess combined with his incredible athleticism."

MLS Cup 2005, played at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas, will be televised live on ABC Sports at 3:30 p.m.

Twellman, the third U.S. born-player to win the MLS Honda MVP in the League's 10-year history, claimed two other prestigious awards in a historic season: the Budweiser Golden Boot for leading the League with 17 goals scored during the regular season and the Honda Most Valuable Player of the 2005 Sierra Mist MLS All-Star Game.

Throughout the regular season the 25-year-old Twellman came through for the Revolution by scoring timely goals on their way to capturing the Eastern Conference Championship. Of his 17 goals scored, six came after the 89th minute of games, including two game-winning and three game-tying goals.