The following is a press release from Toronto FC on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015
Toronto FC forward Sebastian Giovinco was voted Major League Soccer Player of the Week by the North American Soccer Reporters (NASR) for week 13 of the 2015 MLS season.
Giovinco contributed to Toronto FC’s attack with two assists to help lead the Reds to a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes this past Saturday. With his two assists he tied the franchise record for assists in a season (6).
Giovinco becomes the ninth player in Toronto FC history to win MLS Player of the Week honours joining: Jozy Altidore (Week 1 – 2015), Jermain Defoe (Week 2 – 2014), Robert Earnshaw (Week 2 – 2013), Danny Koevermans (Week 17 -2012 & Week 27 – 2011), Joao Plata (Week 8 – 2011), Dwayne De Rosario (Weeks 5 & 10 – 2010), Amado Guevara (Week 10 – 2009), and Chad Barrett (Week 17 – 2009).
The MLS Player of the Week is selected each week of the regular season by a panel of journalists from NASR. The group consists of members of print, television, radio and online media. More information and membership information can be found at http://www.soccerreporters.com/.
Toronto FC returns to action this Saturday on the road against D.C. United (7:00 p.m. ET., Sportsnet 360, MLS Live).
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Other than the two assists he created in the match against the earthquakes, Giovinco also hit the frame of the goal on two other occasions and was a constant threat to the San Jose defence. Giovinco is enjoying a spectacular first season in North America, with defenders who are finding him unplayable. The 28-year old attacking midfielder is said to be being monitored by Italian national team head coach Antonio Conte, and could be called up to the national side for their upcoming Euro qualifiers.
Meanwhile, Michael Bradley will miss the match against DC United due to being called up to the US national team squad.
