Following a stellar team performance in Kansas City last Saturday, the Impact players have been very much present in the league's weekly awards. After Felipe and Ricketts being nominated in the Goal of the Week and Save of the Week respectively, MLSsoccer.com has named central defender Nelson Rivas and midfielder Patrice Bernier on the Team of the Week.
Meanwhile, Impact head coach Jesse Marsch has been named coach of the week, having pulled "of one of the most improbable results of the season".
DF: Nelson Rivas (Montreal Impact) – After finally making his debut, the former Inter Milan defender was the latest former Serie A man to make his mark for Montreal. His defensive showing in Montreal’s 2-0 upset of Sporting Kansas City served notice that between him and Matteo Ferrari, opposition forwards will come to fear Montreal’s backline.
MF: Patrice Bernier (Montreal Impact) – Felipe certainly stole the plaudits with his curling strike, but more crucial in Montreal’s shock win at KC was Bernier’s ruthless midfield play, not to mention his coolly taken penalty that stood up as the insurance strike.
Coach: Jesse Marsch (Montreal Impact) – Simply put, his team pulled off one of the most improbable results of the season, traveling after a midweek game to a Sporting KC side on two week’s rest and walking away with a 2-0 win. It wasn’t always pretty, but he fielded an organized side that rarely found itself stretched and ruthlessly took its chances.
Honourable mentions : Felipe and Donovan Ricketts
READ : Team of the Week (Wk 9)
