All too often we are enamored with goals and the gaudy numbers some of New York City’s best players are putting up. Even so this is the year of the sweeper in New York City with group of elite veterans returning and few up-and-comers.

ELITE GROUP OF VETERAN SWEEPERS LEADING NYC’S TOP PROGRAMS

It is these special players’ job to frustrate talented forwards and midfielders with their speed, athleticism and smarts. These leaders of the defense are members of some of the city’s top programs and will be trying to spark their teams to championships in the coming weeks.

So who is the best of the bunch? That’s what your votes will decide. Until the below poll ends Monday at 11:59 p.m., vote early and often for your choice.