Mayra Madrigal
The MLS Week 22 team is made up of the 11 players who had outstanding performances in their matches over the weekend. The league recognizes them after each date, highlighting their actions.
It is not easy to make the selection because the level of the players increases weekly, and the competition is tougher. However, a select group of players in the different positions manage to do an almost perfect job, and they are the ones who are included in the ideal team.
Here we present the MLS Team of the Week 22 published this Monday by the league, and we also tell you a little about the performances of each element.
All MLS Team of the Week 22 Members
Goalkeeper: Aljaž Ivačič
Slovenian goalkeeper Aljaž Ivačič, who plays for the Portland Timbers, made some great saves in his team’s 2-1 win over the San José Earthquakes. He did not keep a clean sheet, but avoided a draw.
Defense: Michael Boxall
The New Zealand defender looked strong and confident in his duties during Minnesota United‘s 2-1 win over Houston Dynamo FC. Although they allowed their opponents to score in the final stretch of the game, the defender was attentive for most of the time.
Defense: Henry Kessler
Although New England Revolutionis having problems this season and struggling to win matches, the defender Henry Kesslerhas been one of the key elements, and is part of the MLS Week 22 team for assisting in the scoreless draw against Columbus Crew.
Defense: Jakob Glesnes
The Norwegian center back, who plays for the Philadelphia Union, has played a full season’s worth of minutes and is one of the leaders of the Eastern Conference’s lowest-scoring defense. He played a key role in the 1-0 win over Orlando City, but also contributed an assist.
Midfielder: Jordan Morris
Jordan Morris of the Seattle Sounders had a goal in his team’s 2-1 win over the Colorado Rapids, and was instrumental in controlling and distributing play in the midfield.
Midfielder: Michael Bradley
Michael Bradley shined over the weekend with Toronto FC in a 4-0 drubbing of Charlotte FC. The midfielder had not been on the scoreboard since April, and in this match he scored a brace, his first of the season.
Midfielder: Xherdan Shaqiri
Switzerland’s Xherdan Shaqiri, who arrived as the bombshell signing for the Chicago Fire this season, was one of the team’s best players in the 1-3 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps, chipping in with a goal and an assist.
Midfielder: Dru Yearwood
New York Red Bulls midfielder Dru Yearwood returned to the starting lineup after six games and made the most of his minutes on the field, as he scored a goal and added an assist as his team defeated Austin FC 3-4.
Midfielder: Bongokuhle Hlongwane
The South African midfielder is part of this MLS Week 22 team for his great performance in Minnesota United‘s 1-2 win over Houston Dynamo: he was involved in both of his team’s goals, with a goal to his name and an assist.
Forward: Cristian Arango
Colombian striker Cristian Arango is going through a dream moment in MLS. He has three consecutive scoring games for LAFC, and in this 2-0 win over Sporting Kansas City, he scored a goal and provided an assist.
Forward: Romell Quioto
Honduran Romell Quioto appears in this team of the week as one of the strikers who had success over the weekend. The player was on the field for 73 minutes and scored both goals in CF Montreal’s 1-2 win over D.C. United.
