FRISCO - Walker Zimmerman was named to MLS' first Team of the Week of the season after a great performance in the 2-0 win against the Philadelphia Union.
Dallas' number '25' was dominant in the air and tied first in the league lead with 7 aerial balls won. Walker also tied for sixth in the league with 6 interceptions starting as left centre-back. Added to this, he accumulated 2 tackles and 3 clearances, while completing 80% of his 40 passes.
Joining him in the best of the week's roster bench was Man of the Match Mauro Diaz, who played a large part in Sunday's win with 2 assists, 2 shots on goal and 6 key passes.
MLS Team of the Week:
GK: David Bingham, SJ: 5 saves
D: Drew Moor, TOR: 8 clearances, 5 interceptions, 2 tackles
D: Walker Zimmerman, DAL: 7/9 on aerial duels, 6 interceptions, 3 clearances
D: Ashley Cole, LA: 77.8% passing accuracy, 2 tackles, 8 interceptions
M: Juan Manuel Martinez, RSL: 1 assist, 6 dribbles completed
M: Thomas McNamara, NYC: 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots, 4 chances created
M: Diego Chara, POR: 84.8% passing accuracy, 5 tackles, 4 interceptions, 9 ball recoveries
M: Diego Fagundez, NE: 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 shots, 3 chances created
F: Ignacio Piatti, MTL: 2 goals, 1 assists, 4 shots, 4 chances created, 8 dribbles completed
F: Cyle Larin, ORL: 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots
F: Mike Magee, LA: 2 goals, 1 assist, 1 PK won, 3 shots, 2 chances created
Bench: Tim Melia, SKC ; Je-Vaughn Watson, NE; Mauro Diaz, DAL; Alberto Quintero, SJ; David Accam, CHI; Joao Plata, RSL; Sebastian Giovinco, TOR