Lee Nguyen is quickly proving to be the steal of the offseason.

Lee Nguyen is quickly proving to be the steal of the offseason. It’s amazing how talented players can fall right into a team’s lap. Last year, it was Benny Feilhaber. This year, it’s Lee Nguyen, who initially looked like your run-of-the-mill flier signing. After all, if he couldn’t cut it with Vancouver – the worst team in MLS last season – what was he going to do better in New England? Well, so far, all he’s done is become a one-man attacking force. And on Saturday, out on the left, he displayed the vision of a number 10, connected with his forwards he completed 23 passes – highest among Revolution midfielders, and – get this – he provided cover for Tierney when Alhassan threatened. If Nguyen continues to perform at or above the level we saw against Portland, he may prove to be one of the most valuable signings in recent memory.

via Five Things We Learned: Revolution vs. Timbers.