It was a massive week for CJ Sapong as the forward scored a hat-trick in a 3-0 victory against the New York Red Bulls. The three-goal performance moved Sapong up the Major League Soccer Golden Boot standings to the number one spot as he is tied with Houston Dynamo forward Erick “Cubo” Torres with seven goals apiece.
This was the first hat-trick of Sapong’s seven-year career in the MLS. Additionally, this is the first time he has been named player of the week.
Career Year for Sapong?
Sapong is set to have his best season in MLS.