 He was named Team Rookie of the Year, earning 27 caps (15 starts) and finding the back of the net three times.2006 proved to be an even better year for Gjertsen, as he played in all 28 games (26 starts) and led the team in scoring with 31 points (12 goals and 7 assists).He success earned him First Team USL honors, announced in September 2006.