Philadelphia Union's Andre Blake named MLS goalkeeper of the year

Philadelphia Union's Andre Blake has been named MLS goalkeeper of the year.

The Jamaica international saw off competition from New York Red Bulls stopper Luis Robles and Colorado Rapids star Tim Howard with 24% of the votes.

Robles came second with 14% and former Everton keeper Howard was a close third with 13%.

Blake has started 32 matches this season, keeping six clean sheets to help Union secure a spot in the MLS playoffs.

The 25-year-old has also broken into the Jamaica first team, starting in all of their matches at the Copa America over the summer.