Zack Steffen broke onto the Rapids’ scene with a booming presence between the sticks to earn Defensive Player of the Year in his first season with the club.
The goalkeeper recorded 112 saves in the total 2,970 minutes on the pitch so far this season, the most of any player along with Andreas Maxsø. His six shutouts across all competitions saw goal-line clearances, point-blank saves and inspiring leadership from the net to guide the Rapids to victory.