Week 6 of the 2019 MLS regular season featured 22 teams in action, with three road wins and a few surprises, as reflected in the Team of the Week presented by Audi.
The San Jose Earthquakes, fresh off their first win of the season, have two players in the 18 and some recognition for manager Matias Almeyda, while the LA Galaxy, LAFC and Orlando City all have multiple players make the XI after posting wins.
Audi Player Index Spotlight
This week's spotlight player is FC Dallas goalkeeper Jimmy Maurer, who got the surprise start in a 2-1 loss at Philadelphia on Saturday. Maurer picked up 1,170 points, best in MLS for the week.
Maurer posted six saves, including five inside the box, and completed 88 percent of his passes in his own half.
Team of the Week: Diego Rossi (LAFC), Zlatan Ibrahimovic (LA), Cristian Espinoza (SJ), Carlos Vela (LAFC), Aleksandar Katai (CHI), Alejandro Bedoya (PHI), Nani (ORL), Daniel Steres (LA), Ike Opara (MIN), Ruan (ORL), Jimmy Maurer (DAL)
Coach: Matias Almeyda (SJ)
Bench:Zack Steffen (CLB), Vito Mannone (MIN), Kai Wagner (PHI), Cole Bassett (COL), Anibal Godoy (SJ), Darren Mattocks (CIN), Jozy Altidore (TOR)
For more information about the Audi Player Index, visit mlssoccer.com/audi.
The Team of the Week presented by Audi is voted on by the MLSsoccer.com editorial staff.
