FRISCO - FC Dallas' players knew they were going to need to show their best form to get a win against unbeaten Montreal, and after a 2-0 win, two starters got another reward in the form of an appearance in the MLS' Team of the Week.
Midfielder Mauro Diaz put on a show Saturday night, not only scoring on set-pieces, but also leading the team with 72 touches and 3 key passes. Ryan Hollingshead started at right-back and was a key element in shutting down Ignacio Piatti on the Montreal's left flank, leading the team with 6 interceptions on the defensive side, while also contributing offensively with 2 shots on goal.
MLS Team of the Week (Wk. 3)
Player (Week 3 Audi Player Index Ranking)
GK: Bobby Shuttleworth, NE (#3): 5 saves, 2 penalty kick saves
D: Ryan Hollingshead, DAL (#153): 6 interceptions, 4 ball recoveries, 2 shots
D: Kendall Waston, VAN (#52): 11 clearances, 5 interceptions
D: Keegan Rosenberry, PHI (#61): 4 interceptions, 3 clearances, 2 tackles
M: Mauro Diaz, DAL (#18): 1 goal, 2 shots, 3 chances created
M: Cristian Higuita, ORL (#89): 14 tackles, 10 ball recoveries, 90% passing accuracy
M: Felipe, NY (#4): 2 goals, 5 shots, 2 tackles
M: Gyasi Zardes, LA (#8): 2 goals, 3 shots, 2 chances created
F: C.J. Sapong, PHI (#2): 2 goals, 3 shots, 2 chances created
F: Fanendo Adi, POR (#5): 2 goals, 5 shots, 4 chances created
F: Will Bruin, HOU (#7): 2 goals. 2 shots, 2 chances created
Bench: Joe Bendik, ORL (#12); Ronald Matarrita, NYC (#11); Chris Wingert, RSL (#199);Marco Pappa, COL (#17); Boniek Garcia, HOU (#9); Sacha Kljestan, NY (#1); Diego Valeri, POR (#10)