FRISCO - Despite missing seven players due to international duty, FC Dallas put on an impressive performance and defeated D.C. United 3-0 on the road. As a result, four FC Dallas players were awarded by being named to the MLS Team of the Week.
Four FCD players were listed on the first team including forwards Fabian Castillo, Maxi Urruti, Michael Barrios and midfielder Mauro Diaz. Barrios enjoyed a great game which included him scoring a brace during the first half of the game, while Urruti scored his third goal of the season in the second half after a great assist by Castillo. Diaz was once again vital in the midfield by creating chances and tallying another assist, which the Argentine currently leads the league in with four.
Joining the team on the bench is midfielder Carlos Gruezo and defender Matt Hedges, who helped FCD get their third clean sheet in four games.
MLS Team of the Week (Week 4)
GK: David Ousted, VAN (#4): 0 goals conceded, 5 saves
D: Federico Bravo, NYC (#34): 4 interceptions, 3 clearances, 3 tackles
D: Andrew Jacobson, VAN (#17): 8 clearances, 2 tackles, 5/5 in aerial duels
M: Teal Bunbury, NE (#26): 2 shots, 4 dribbles completed
M: Pedro Morales, VAN (#19): 1 goal, 2 chances created, 3 tackles
M: Mauro Diaz, DAL (#14): 1 assist, 2 chances created
M: Thomas McNamara, NYC (#3): 1 goal, 5 shots
F: Michael Barrios, DAL (#1): 2 goals, 3 shots
F: Maximiliano Urruti, DAL (#7): 1 goal, 3 shots, 6 tackles
F: Fabian Castillo, DAL (#5): 1 assist, 4 dribbles completed, 7 tackles
Bench: Joe Willis, HOU (#27); Andrew Farrell, NE (#15); Matt Hedges, DAL (#24); Ricardo Clark, HOU (#8); Carlos Gruezo, DAL (N/A); Leonel Miranda, HOU (#16); David Villa, NYC (#11)