Sebastian Blanco has been named to the MLS Team of the Week for Week 35. So far, for the native of Buenos Aires, Argentina has been a man on fire and is considered vital for the Timbers’ postseason hopes.
Since his recovery from his ACL injury, the man has scored seven goals and seven assists for the Portland Timbers in this 2021 season. He has started in 12 of 24 appearances this season, in addition to recording a goal and an assist in eight MLS matches in his career with the Rose City side.
Blanco has been notably important in Portland’s last two wins with three goals and one assist in helping his team secure the number 4 seed in the Western Conference.
Team of the Week (3-4-3, left to right): Maxime Crepeau (VAN) – Andrew Brody (RSL), Miles Robinson (ATL), Steven Moreira (CLB) – Kellyn Acosta (COL), Sebastian Blanco (POR), Ryan Gauld (VAN), Julian Gressel (DC) – Damir Kreilach (RSL), Chicharito (LA), Jonathan Lewis (COL)
Coach: Robin Fraser (COL)
Bench: Pedro Gallese (ORL), Leandro Gonzalez Pirez (MIA), Robin Lod (MIN), Jared Stroud (ATX), Daryl Dike (ORL), Valentin Castellanos (NYC), Ola Kamara (DC)
Source: Major League Soccer.com and Portland Timbers Communications
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