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Major League Soccer can be a Topsy-Turvy League. After four weeks of action, only one perfect team remains, the Vancouver WhiteCaps. The Philadelphia Union, which was also perfect by three, fell at home on a strong performance by Nashville SC, but Vancouver has now scored nine goals, so that two in their games have been there so far. Even losing Ryan Gauld in injury did not delay and Brian White was rewarded with a call to the United States National Team Roster for Concacaf Nations League Play.
The Chicago Fire achieved their first victory under Gregg Berhalter with Hugo Cuypers who scored again and Lionel Messi kept doing Lionel Messi things To attract Inter Miami to a victory over Atlanta United, and to present his defensive consciousness in addition to his attacking sorcery.
In this edition of Team of the Week, the Whitecaps have the most representatives with three, but who else comes to them?
Goalkeeper
Kristijan Kahlina, Charlotte FC: So far, Charlotte has only allowed three goals this season, and part of it is due to the power of Kahlina in the Net. Kahlina made seven rescues on his way to a clean slate of FC Cincinnati and registered 1.44 goals, while he also spread the ball well to generate the attack.
Defenders
Triston Blackmon, Vancouver Whitecaps: Blackmon scores the final winning goal and again shows the importance of progressing the defenders to the attitude of manager Jesper Sorensen. He was the more creative player of the fullback duo and also helped to keep a clean slate in a narrow victory.
Tim Ream, Charlotte FC: Ream’s slide back to the left with Charlotte has been a seamless. He has been able to maintain strong positioning and at the same time play for him. On 37 Ream has not shown any signs of delay, which not only leads the way for Charlotte, but also holds him in the USMNT photo.
Daniel Lovitz, Nashville SC: Lovitz registered an assist for the Philadelphia Union and was also strong in defense, because he could prevent attacks from coming along the left side of the field. Lovitz was able to keep a dynamic attack under control both on the ground and in the air.
Mathias Laborda, Vancouver WhiteCaps: Fullback Power continues with Laborda with a more modest game according to its high standards, but still being able to tap possession while their undefeated run rolls. Vancouver has so far been one of the surprises of the early season.
Midfielders
Diego Luna, Real Salt Lake: There is a theme of players who play to Nations League, perform well, and Luna is another one, scores and registers an assist for Real Salt Lake. With his direct nature as a player and improving attacking skills, Luna grows day by day.
Jack McGlynn, Houston Dynamo: Houston may not be a team that will often win in MLS this season, but McMlynn shows why they caught him in a trade with the Philadelphia Union. McGlynn creates four chances and taking an assist, is the most important player in Houston’s attack, despite the fact that they have only played four games with them so far.
Jovan Lukic, Philadelphia Union: Lukic now scores goals in back-to-back weeks and is perhaps a little more than your standard defensive midfielder for the Union. In the Bradley Carnell system, having someone who can make speculative shots from outside the box, alleviate the pressure, but having someone who can actually turn into goals can really bring this attack to the fore.
Ahead
Tani Oluwaseyi, Minnesota United: Earning player of the week honors his performance in a wild 3-3 draw with Sporting Kansas City, Oluwaseyi got the most out of his touches and made five shots and set three on the net to produce two goals.
Eric Maxim Choupo moting, New York Red Bulls: Although his goal came from the penalty spot, this was a game that showed why the Red Bulls chuopo-moths coveted, while he was a constant scourge during the game. From scoring to creating opportunities, he did a little bit of everything they need more to move forward.
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami: Without an impressive performance by Brad Guzan, Messi might have had more goals with the five shots he set on goal, but his only goal was impressive enough in itself. Messi was able to work with more makers around him in the attack mode and that could unlock a new equipment for Miami who moved Foward.