There was no perfect ending to the surprising run of the New York Red Bulls through the Major League Soccer Playoffs. They worked their way to the MLS Cup, but there was no more magic left - the Columbus Crew kept them grounded. The Crew was the best team during the regular season came out with the teams first ever MLS Cup with a 3-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls.

 Alejandro Mereno, of the Crew, scored the first goal of the match in the 31st minute, slipping a tight-angled shot past Danny Cepero, the Red Bulls goalkeeper. The Red Bulls didn't stop attacking, and evened the score with a goal by John Wolyniec early in the second half. The score didn't stay 1-1 for buy 87 seconds when a Schelotto corner kick was headed in by Chad Marshall to but the Crew up 2-1. Later in the 82nd minute the Crew added some padding to there lead. Frankie Hejduk scored the goal giving Schelotto his third assist in the game.

A well deserving Schelotto was name the MLS Cup Most Valuable Player finishing the game with three assists. This makes him the third player in MLS history to win the league MVP and the MLS Cup Finals MVP honors. A fitting end to a great season for both Schelotto and the Columbus Crew.

Will Johnson of Real Salt Lake has won the Sierra Mist Goal of the Year for 2008 on a nice flip up and kick that went right by a defender and fit just inside the near post for a goal. The voting for the Sierra Mist Goal of the Year was done by the fans. It was narrowed down to Geoff Cameron's goal in week 2, Cuauhtemoc Blanco's goal in week 7, Robbie Rogers' goal in week 26, Danny Cepero's week 30 goal, and of course Will Johnson's goal in week 30. This year Johnson's goal easily won the most votes. Here is a list of the past MLS players who have won the Sierra Mist Goal of the Year.

SIERRA MIST GOAL OF THE YEAR WINNERS

2008: Will Johnson - Real Salt Lake 
2007: Cuauhtémoc Blanco - Chicago Fire 
2006: Brian Ching - Houston Dynamo 
2005: Dwayne De Rosario - San Jose Earthquakes 
2004: Dwayne De Rosario - San Jose Earthquakes 
2003: Damani Ralph - Chicago Fire 
2002: Carlos Ruiz - Los Angeles Galaxy 
2001: Clint Mathis - MetroStars 
2000: Marcelo Balboa - Colorado Rapids 
1999: Marco Etcheverry - D.C. United 
1998: Brian McBride - Columbus Crew 
1997: Marco Etcheverry - D.C. United 
1996: Eric Wynalda - San Jose Clash

Goal of the Year

What was the best goal of 2008? Head over to MLSnet.com to cast your vote. As a fan, you are in the judge for this award. There have been many great goals this season the MLS, but now it's time to narrow it down to one.

• Week 2: Geoff Cameron of the Houston Dynamo
• Week 7: Cuauhtemoc Blanco of the Chicago Fire
• Week 26: Robbie Rogers of Real Salt Lake
• Week 30: Danny Cepero of the New York Red Bulls
• Week 30: Will Johnson of Real Salt Lake

Head over to MLSnet.com and get your vote on before it's to late. The Sierra Mist Goal of the Year will be announced on Nov. 19, exclusively on MLSnet.com.