🇺🇸 State of the Union: Sleeping giants, weekly awards, big Pato update | OneFootball

We have more of the latest updates for all your MLS needs. Here is what you need to know this Tuesday.

NYCFC injury update

New York City FC supporters have been handed a slight boost ahead of their clash against Charlotte FC with manager Nick Cushing confirming Anton Tinnerholm is fit to start.

However, Tayvon Gray, Alexander Callens, and Keaton Parks all remain unavailable for the time being.

Pozuelo honored as MLS POTW

Inter Miami ace Alejandro Pozuelo picked up two goals and an assist which earned him the honor of being MLS Player of the Week.

Can his form help send Miami to the playoffs?

MLS TOTW

Alongside the MLS Player of the Week, the league confirmed who made the cut for the latest Team of the Week.

With LAFC manager Steve Cherundolo guiding the 3-4-3 it’s…

Dayne St. Clair (MIN); Andrew Brody (RSL), Jack Elliott (PHI), Richie Laryea (TOR); Alejandro Pozuelo (MIA), Sebastian Driussi (ATX), Jose Cifuentes (LAFC), Carles Gil (NE); Samuel Grandsir (LA), Julian Carranza (PHI), Alan Velasco (DAL)

Bench: Djordje Petrovic (NE), Lassi Lappalainen (MTL), Thiago Almada (ATL), Facundo Torres (ORL), Lorenzo Insigne (TOR), Jesus Ferreira (DAL), Sergio Cordova (RSL)

Beware the sleeping giants

LAFC currently sit top of the western conference and not without reason having never slowed down against their opponents.

In fact, Steve Cherundolo’s side have outscored their challengers 36-6 in the second half. Truly awakened in the second 45!

Orlando confirm serious injury for Pato

Orlando City confirmed Alexandre Pato has suffered internal damage in his right knee after being stretchered off against New York Red Bulls.

A further assessment will take place in the coming days to determine how long the player will be out for.

Regardless of how long, the news is a blow for the club as they eye a spot in the playoffs.

Throwback rack 👕

As the playoff race heats up here’s a throwback to when San Jose Earthquakes won the MLS Cup in 2003.

The trophy, the hats, the kits, the Yahoo armband. What’s not to love about this picture?

Coming up…