Clutch Performer
Throughout his career in MLS, De Rosario has earned a reputation as one of the most clutch performers in the league. His career tally includes 2 game-winning goals in MLS Cup finals, both for which he received MLS Cup MVP, and 2 game-winning goals in MLS All-Star games against foreign oppositions such as West Ham United. On June 18, 2009, he scored a natural hat trick to put Toronto FC ahead of the Montreal Impact 3-1. Toronto had to win the game by four goals to win the Canadian Championship and move onto the CONCACAF Champions League, which they did after defeating Montreal 6-1. On September 18, 2010 after a horrible first half away at Houston down 1-0 Dwayne was able to score 2 unanswered goals in the second half both coming from free kicks including one in stoppage time to keep the team's 2010 playoff dreams alive. As of 2011, De Rosario has the most MLS Best XI selections at 6.
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