Although on the bench, second year defender Argentinian Claudio Bravo was chosen for MLS Team of the Week for the penultimate week of league play.
In the post game press conference, Bravo stated his disappointment about yesterday’s heartbreaking loss. After all the man had a one-of-a-kind match playing both defense as well playing an important role in the offensive attack that earn him a spot in the league’s elite.
Source: Major League Soccer Communications
Team of the Week (3-4-3, left to right): Thomas Hasal (VAN) – Alexander Callens (NYC), Gabriele Corbo (MTL), Nathan (SJ) – Derrick Etienne Jr. (CLB), Ryan Gauld (VAN), Brian Gutierrez (CHI), Denis Bouanga (LAFC) – Jhon Duran (CHI), Daniel Rios (CLT), Sebastian Ferreira (HOU)
Coach: Steve Cherundolo (LAFC)
Bench: Stefan Frei (SEA), Claudio Bravo (POR), Carles Gil (NE), Diego Rubio (COL), Douglas Costa (LA), Gonzalo Higuain (MIA), Talles Magno (NYC)
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