9/26 - Matchday 27

Player of the Matchday

Milan Iloski

Milan Iloski was sensational against Orlando, scoring his second hat trick of the season. With some big names missing for international duty, Iloski stepped up big time. He lead his team to an enormous win that put Union closer to a home playoff spot than the Lions, who sit one place below them. The Union have now won six straight and look like serious contenders for a top 4 position in the East.

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Young Player of the Matchday

Sergi Solans

Solans got back on the scoresheet in this game against the Revolution, ending a disappointing drought for the young striker. Both his goals were classic number 9 goals that highlight his goal-scoring instincts. This performance helped the Claret and Cobalt snap their winless streak and get within 3 points of the playoffs. Even if Solans didn't score a goal for the rest of the season, it would still be a very impressive debut campaign for the Spaniard, who now has double digit MLS goals as a rookie.

Photo via Real Salt Lake

Goal of the Matchday

Hany Mukhtar

Hany Mukhtar's brace led Nashville to another dominant home win, and his second goal was a work of art. The finish was sublime, but it was the play as a whole that makes this the goal of the week. The play began with Mukhtar flaring out to the right to combine, then Nashville quickly switched the point of attack. The 10 pass sequence ended with the ball back at the skipper's foot. Mukhtar took two touches to settle before firing a laser beam into the bottom corner from fully 20 yards out. It's a goal that's emblematic of Nashville's season: brilliant team play all around led by Mukhtar, the league MVP.

Assist of the Matchday

Ervin Torres

Young Ervin Torres had the best assist of the weekend, getting the helper on Austin's first goal. Not only was it a great ball, but it was a meaningful moment. Torres' deep cross was headed home clinically by Brandon Vazquez, the American's first goal of the year after returning from a ACL injury. It's a major moment for the striker, and Austin hope that it kickstarts a goal scoring run from Vazquez. What Torres' assist definitely kickstarted was Austin's improbable comeback, as they rescued a draw after being down 0-3 at half.

Statistic of the Matchday

-0.77 GA/90

Introducing the Mbekezeli Mbokazi Effect: Chicago Fire have conceded 0.77 goals less per match when the South African starts. Mbokazi has been one of the best center backs in the league this season, and his return to the starting 11 was instantly felt with a crucial 1-0 victory in Charlotte. He had several timely interventions in this game to help Chicago preserve the clean sheet.

Team of the Matchday

LW: Milan Iloski

CF: Cristian Ramírez

RW: Hany Mukhtar

LWB: Anthony Markanich

CM: Eduard Löwen

CM: Edvard Tagseth

RWB: Kimito Nono

LCB: Mbekezeli Mbokazi

CB: Osaze Urhoghide

RCB: Henry Kessler

GK: Stefan Cleveland

Team of the Matchday photos via MLSSoccer.com

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