MLS: Crew's Martino named Rookie of the Year

Columbus Crew midfielder Kyle Martino has been named the 2002 MLS Rookie of the Year.

Martino, a Westport, Conn., native, started 15 of his 22 appearances for the Crew. A Project-40 player out of the University of Virginia, Martino finished the year with 2 goals and 5 assists.

Other finalists were Brad Davis of the MetroStars and Kelly Gray of the Chicago Fire. Martino was selected the winner in voting by MLS coaches, general managers, players and the media.

MLS ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
2002 Kyle Martino (Columbus)
2001 Rodrigo Faria (MetroStars)
2000 Carlos Bocanegra (Chicago Fire)
1999 Jay Heaps (Miami)
1998 Ben Olsen (D.C. United)
1997 Mike Duhaney (Tampa Bay)
1996 Steve Ralston (Tampa Bay)