After putting together a solid performance in the defensive midfield for the Portland Timbers coming off an injury, Diego Chara has been named to the MLS Week 8 Team of the Week. It is the first time that Chara has been named to the team this season.
Chara had been dealing with a hamstring issue and had to miss the last three matches before the international break. In his first game back, he helped guide the Timbers to a 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City, putting together an impressive defensive display while acting as a great connector between the offense and defense.