You can add MLS Team of the Week honors as another feather in the cap of red-hot Sporting Kansas City forward Alan Pulido.
The 29-year-old striker was named among MLSsoccer.com's best XI for the third and final round of group stage games in the MLS is Back Tournament after assisting both goals in Sporting's 2-0 win over Real Salt Lake on Wednesday morning.
Pulido's seven combined goals (three) and assists (four) are the second-most in the league, and his active run of five straight appearances with a goal or an assist is the longest in MLS this year. He is the third MLS Designated Player ever to score or assist in his first five regular season appearances.
With 16 straight days of group stage action in the rearview mirror, soccer fanatics will now be treated to the thrills of the MLS is Back Tournament Knockout Stage presented by Audi. For Group D winners Sporting Kansas City, that means a Round of 16 clash with Group B third-place finishers Vancouver Whitecaps FC at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Walt Disney World. Kickoff is set for 10 p.m. CT on Sunday with live coverage on FS1, FOX Deportes, TUDN, the FOX Sports app, Sports Radio 810 WHB and La Grande 1340 AM.
