Atlanta United forward Josef Martinez was voted the Major League Soccer Player of the Week for the 29th week of the 2019 MLS season.
Martinez recorded a brace in Atlanta’s 2-0 victory over FC Cincinnati at Nippert Stadium on Wednesday, extending his MLS record scoring streak to 15 consecutive league matches. Martinez has scored 26 goals, third most in MLS, along with two assists this season. Atlanta sits second in the Eastern Conference with 54 points (17-11-3 overall record) and has secured a spot in the Audi 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs.
With the match scoreless in the second half, Martinez gave Atlanta a 1-0 lead in the 59th minute.