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By Favian Renkel and Justin Ruderman
Welcome back to Week Five of Justin and Favian’s Weekly MLS Awards where SBI staff writers Justin Ruderman and Favian Renkel bring you a glimpse at the best of each week in MLS.
MLS played on this weekend despite over 100 players on international duty with their respective national teams. The chaos never ceases regardless so let’s dive in with our latest awards nominations!
Player of the Week
Justin Ruderman: Lewis Morgan (RBNY)
This wasn’t just the performance of the week, it was the best single-game performance of the season in MLS thus far. Not to be deterred by a bit of rain, Lewis Morgan pulled the Inter Miami center-backs around the pitch like puppets all night en route to bagging a hat-trick inside 70 minutes with the help of Dante Vanzier’s passing. Classy as ever, the Scot muted all three of his goal celebrations against his former team despite posting a career night.
Before Morgan completed his hat trick with a tap-in at the back post on a classic Red Bulls counter, the 27-year-old created his team’s third goal with his most impressive contribution of the day on a pure hustle play. Ironically, it would be the only contribution that wouldn’t see his name on the scoresheet but that’s why we’re here to recognize it.
Good luck to every Comeback Player of the Year candidate in 2024 as they attempt to chase down the clear frontrunner who is now level atop the early-season MLS Golden Boot race with five goals in as many games.
Favian Renkel: Dante Vanzeir (RBNY)
This NYRB performance against the favorites to win the league was something that everyone around the league noticed. From playing in the middle of a typhoon to demolishing the Herons 4-0 and securing all the assists, Dante Vanzeir had a great week. Dante Vanzeir is the eighth player in MLS history to record four assists in a single game. If it weren’t for his teammate, Lewis Morgan, this performance would have…
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Author : Favian Renkel
Publish date : 2024-03-26 13:00:00
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