Villa Named to MLS Team of the Week

What a way to mark NYCFC’s return to Yankee Stadium!

David Villa has been recognized for his stellar showing in the Home Opener with a place in the MLS Team of the Week.

NYCFC defeated DC United with a 4-0 victory on Sunday to claim the first win of the season and the captain played an instrumental role.

El Guaje scored two and assisted another, earning him the in-stadium Man of the Match award and a place in the league’s Team of the Week.

Villa told NYCFC.com: “We are so happy with the day. I want to thank all of the supporters who came out on such a cold day and helping us.

“We played well from the first minute, we built up from the back well and we kept the ball. We scored a lot of goals and it’s not easy to win 4-0 in this league. We’re so happy to give the first three points to the team.”

Maxi Moralez, who notched his first goal and claimed his first assist, is also recognized with a place on the bench.

Earlier in the day, it was announced that Maxi is also in the running for the AT&T MLS Goal of the Week award.

MLS Team of the Week

GK: Tim Howard (COL)

D: Matt Hedges (DAL)-Johan Kappelhof (CHI)-Greg Garza (ATL)

M: Miguel Almiron (ATL)-Anibal Godoy (SJ)-Dax McCarty (CHI)-Ignacio Piatti (MTL)

F: David Villa (NYC)-Josef Martinez (ATL)-Erick Torres (HOU)

Bench: Jake Gleeson (POR)- Nick Lima (SJ)-Alex (HOU)-Felipe (NY)-Sebastian Lletget (LA)-Maxi Moralez (NYC)-Alberth Elis (HOU)

Coach: Wilmer Cabrera (HOU)