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Major League Soccer returned in full swing this past weekend with several players and teams enjoying positive starts to the 2024 campaign.
DC United’s Christian Benteke delivered his first MLS hat trick in his side’s 3-1 home win over the New England Revolution. Benteke will need to be just as important throughout the season if Troy Lesesne’s squad wants to make the MLS Cup Playoffs later this year.
Lionel Messi delivered his latest clutch moment for Inter Miami in a 1-1 road draw with the LA Galaxy. The former Barcelona tandem of Jordi Alba and Messi connected in second-half stoppage time to help the Herons stay unbeaten.
Messi also impressed in Miami’s opening night triumph against Real Salt Lake.
Both DC United and the Portland Timbers rolled to opening weekend victories, earning SBI honors for their Week 1 performances.
Justin Ruderman and Favian Renkel give you their best performers, teams, and moments from Week 1.
Here is a closer look:
Player of the Week
Justin Ruderman: Lionel Messi
Well, what do you expect? Somebody had to be the first to pick Leo Messi. The man who will be expected to win the most POTW awards this season as MVP favorite had a significant advantage on Matchday 1, playing two games rather than the one that 26 other teams played. Still, he was his usual impressive self for 180 minutes of soccer.
Contributing the winning assist on opening night and registering the stoppage-time equalizing goal on Sunday, Messi’s impact was undeniable. In addition to his goal contributions, the Argentinian legend created five chances, a 75% dribble success rate, and racked up a staggering 27 passes into the final third across the two matches. Sometimes the player of the matchday is the easy pick.
Favian Renkel: Christian Benteke
You never would have guessed that DC United endured a tough string of preseason results, looking at what Christian Benteke did against the New England Revolution this past…
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Author : Favian Renkel
Publish date : 2024-02-27 13:59:29
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