With an MLS Player of the Week to his name following a two-goal, one-assist performance in a Timbers 6-1 win over San Jose, Portland midfielder Diego Valeri was also named to the MLS Team of the Week for Week 12. Teammate Diego Chara also snagged a spot on the TOTW bench for his strong performance in the victory.
Week 12 consisted of the 16 matches played between Sept. 16-20 of the 2020 MLS Regular Season.
Team of the Week (3-4-3, right to left): Pedro Gallese (ORL) - Nick Hagglund (CIN), Maxime Chanot (NYC), Jonathan Mensah (CLB) - Diego Valeri (POR), Haris Medunjanin (CIN), Nicolas Lodeiro (SEA), Santiago Mosquera (DAL) - Kacper Przybylko (PHI), Fredy Montero (VAN), Franco Jara (DAL)
Coach: Marc Dos Santos (VAN)
Bench: Sean Johnson (NYC) - Mark McKenzie (PHI), Diego Chara (POR), Johnny Russell (SKC), Nani (ORL), Brek Shea (MIA), Cole Bassett (COL)
The Team of the Week presented by Audi is voted on by the MLSsoccer.