1.   A major part of the boost has come from the defense, as opponents have mustered only one goal a game during the streak.

2.   Hernandez, who averaged almost a goal a game in Colombia, has gone without a goal in six games with the MetroStars.

3.   Nearly a goal a game is impressive.

4.   The ratio is nearly a goal a game.

5.   They have thrice been shut out, only twice scored more than one goal in a game, and are averaging less than a goal a game.

6.   They wanted a goal a game from the second line and we were giving it to them.

7.   And their defense has been exceptional, allowing an average of only a goal a game in the tournament.

8.   Under the anxious gaze of Italian club managers eager to bring him across the Atlantic, Palermo has averaged more than a goal a game the past two seasons.

9.   Zdrilic, who is averaging a goal a game in the National League, was named alongside his teammate Mark Babic and Sean Babic of Marconi-Fairfield.

10.   He has managed to average a goal a game.