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At the 2008 USFooty National Championship Tournament in Colorado Springs CO, USFootyNews.com held a little ceremony for their 2008 Goal Kicker of the Year and MVP of the Year. Chris Moerman, the Nashville Kangaroo full forward, kicked 43 goals to win the Goal Kicker of the Year award. Kelly Nelson, OC Bomber and Revo mid-fielder, received 12 votes to win the 2008 MVP. Terry Miniken of Coopers Brewery graciously provided the boys with a six pack of Coopers Ale and a Cooper's T-shirt each.

Moerman had an outstanding year with Nashville. He had an incredible averge of just over 6 goals a game in his 7 games. This included 13 goals against Baton Rouge where he was also named best on ground.

Moerman's coach, Marty Thompson, pointed out that even with this 13 goal haul he had numerous assists. Thompson said things slowed down a little as the season wore on because word got out and teams started to double team Moerman. Still, even in his last game against Minneosota, Moerman kicked 6 goals in Nashville's desperate attempt to win the MAAFL Championship.

Kelly Nelson also had an amazing year. Nelson played 6 for Orange County and 3 for the Revolution in Melbourne at the International Cup. He was named in the three best in 5 of OC's six games and had three best on grounds. In Melbourne he was named in the best for three games and was best on ground in the Revo's dismantling of China. Highlights included a best on ground in OC's defeat of San Diego and two goals for the Revos against Japan in their last game of the Melbourne tour.

To see the full count of goal kickers and vote getters for 2008 go to USFootyNews.com Stats page.

Congratulations from USFootyNews.com to both Chris Moerman and Kelly Nelson and thanks to Coopers Brewery for their support.