Lionel Messi, Erik Thommy headline Best of MLS for Week 8

By Justin Ruderman and Favian Renkel

Welcome back to week eight 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.

This week CF Montreal finally played their home opener nearly two months into the season, Charlotte FC extended their home unbeaten streak to 13 games, and Duncan McGuire capped off a two-goal comeback for Orlando City with a flip after his stoppage-time winner.

Let’s get into it!

Player of the Week

Justin Ruderman: Erik Thommy (Sporting KC)

When your city shows out for you, it’s only right you return the favor. That’s exactly what Erik Thommy did in front of over 70k fans in Kansas City (which I will have more to say about later on) by scoring two golazos against Inter Miami.

Unfortunately, it wouldn’t be enough to win SKC the game as they lost 3-2 to Messi’s Inter Miami but Thommy gave the home fans something to cheer about all night. Ignoring the hype coming into the match surrounding Lionel Messi (as always), the 29-year-old German put the spotlight on himself 6 minutes into the match with a belter from just inside the box to give SKC the early lead.

Although Miami fought back for a 2-1 lead punctuated by Messi scoring the best goal of the night, Thommy blew the metaphorical roof off of Arrowhead once again with his own bid for goal of the night. Luis Suárez thought he had cleared the SKC corner from the near post but as his header away drifted toward the top of the box at the back post, Thommy struck it on the full volley, smashing his effort off the inside of the post for the equalizer. Two incredible goals in front of 70k fans earn a Player of the Week nomination from me.

Favian Renkel: Lionel Messi

Justin, you didn’t choose Lionel Messi? This might be the easiest decision of the year for Player of the Week. The “GOAT” played with a chip on his shoulder this week due to the…

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Author : Justin Ruderman

Publish date : 2024-04-16 17:17:02

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