SAN JOSE, Calif. – San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Vako has been named the MLS Player of the Week for Week 17. Vako scored two goals in San Jose’s 2-0 win over the Houston Dynamo on Wednesday, June 26 before registering one goal and an assist in a 3-0 victory over the LA Galaxy on Saturday, June 29. He tallied the game-winning goal in both matches and helped extend San Jose’s unbeaten streak to six (4-0-2).
In addition to Vako, defender Tommy Thompson and head coach Matias Almeyda were also named to the MLS Team of the Week following the club’s success in Week 17.