Tim Melia takes home second Save of the Week award

Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper Tim Melia won MLS Save of the Week for his stop against Cristian Maidana in the 33rd minute of Sporting KC's weekend match against the Houston Dynamo at BBVA Compass Stadium. It's the second Save of the Week award for Melia who also took home the honor in week three.


Melia is currently third in MLS with 36 saves and a 1.09 goals against average is fifth in the League among goalkeepers with at least eight appearances.


Sporting Kansas City returns to action on Sunday with a nationally televised match against Orlando City SC at Children's Mercy Park. Coverage begins at 2:30pm CT on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, Sports Radio 810 WHB and La Grande 1340. Limited tickets are available for the match and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 888-4KC-GOAL.