D.C. United's rookie Steven Birnbaum stepped in for an injured Jeff Parke with the confidence of a veteran. The University of California product, selected second overall in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft, had an incredible rookie season and received praise from teammates, opponents and coaches alike.

Steven Birnbaum on his Rookie Year

Games Played/Started: 21/21 ​
Minutes Played: 1890​
Shots: 11​
How DCU's defense matched against top Eastern Conference Teams in the regular season when Birnbaum started:
Sporting Kansas City (2 games): 2 shutouts; took 1 shot; allowed 6 SOG
New  York Red Bulls (2 games): 1 shutout; took 1 shot; allowed 8 SOG
Columbus Crew (1 game): 1 shutout; took 2 shots; allowed 2 SOG
New England Revolution: did not appear

For his full stats sheet as well as 2014 game log,click here.
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 180
Position: Defender
Born: 1/23/1991
Hometown: Irvine, CA