Team of the Week

McCarty, Kljestan Named to MLS Team of the Week

McCarty Kljestan Team of the Week

New York Red Bulls midfielders Dax McCarty and Sacha Kljestan were both named to the MLS Team of the Week for Week 30, the league announced.


McCarty had one goal, the game-winner, and two assists in New York's 3-2 win over Philadelphia Union on Saturday.


Kljestan had a goal and an assist of his own.


The Red Bulls tandem filled out an almost entirely Eastern Conference Team of the Week, save for two Seattle Sounders and one member from F.C. Dallas.




For the full team, see below:

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GK: Evan Bush, MTL: 1 goal conceded in two games, 10 saves, 1 PK save
D: Chad Marshall, SEA: 1 goal (GWG), 14 clearances, 8 recoveries, 4 int. over 2 games
D: Laurent Ciman, MTL: 15 clearances,5 tackles, 10 interceptions, 6 recoveries over 2 games
D: Walker Zimmerman, DAL: 1 goal (GWG), 2 tackles, 4 clearances, 3 interceptions
M: Lamar Neagle, DC: 3 goals, 1 assist in 2 games (1 GWG), 7 recoveries, 4 shots
M: Dax McCarty, NY: 1 goal (GWG), 2 assists, 3 tackles, 5 interceptions, 12 recoveries
M: Sacha Kljestan, NY: 1 goal, 1 assist, 6 recoveries
M: Osvaldo Alonso, SEA: 1 goal, 92% passing accuracy vs. CHI, 88% accuracy vs. VAN
M: Dominic Oduro, MTL: 2 goals in 2 games, 2 key passes, 7 recoveries, 8 fouls won
F: Juan Agudelo, NE: 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots, 2 key passes, 2 tackles, 7 recoveries
F: David Villa, NYC: 2 goals (1 GWG), 5 shots, 4 fouls won


Bench: DavidBingham, SJ; Drew Moor, TOR; Harrison Afful, CLB; Marlon Hairston, COL; Lloyd Sam, DC; Jozy Altidore, TOR; Kei Kamara, NE