Marcos Senna has been a commanding presence in the midfield early this Spring Season for the New York Cosmos, and he saved his best performance of 2015 for the team's home opener against the Tampa Bay Rowdies on April 18.

When Tampa Bay midfielder Darnell King committed a hand ball penalty off a Walter Restrepo cross in the 11th minute, there was no question who would take the ensuing penalty kick. Senna stepped up, faked out goalkeeper Kamil Contofalsky and tallied the first score of the game. 

New York added another goal from winger Leo Fernandes and finished with a 2-0 win at Shuart Stadium. Senna was named Emirates Cosmos Man of the Match by the media for his impressive effort.

Members of the media will cast their votes to determine the Emirates Cosmos Man of the Match at every Cosmos home game. At each home match, the winner will receive an Emirates Airbus A380 model airplane with an engraved plaque recognizing the player’s achievement.

The Emirates Cosmos Man of the Match award will culminate in a season-ending Emirates Cosmos Player of the Year award. The recipient of the Emirates Cosmos Player of the Year award will receive two round trip tickets on Emirates from New York (JFK) to Dubai (DXB) to celebrate a triumphant season.