Celebrate your 26th birthday on Friday: check. Score your first MLS goal on Saturday: check.
Get named to the MLS Team of the Week on Monday: check.
Japanese striker Masato Kudo has been named to the MLS Team of the Week after recording a goal and an assist in Vancouver Whitecaps FC’s 2-1 win over defending MLS Cup champions Portland Timbers on Saturday afternoon at BC Place.
Enjoy Kudo’s goal in slow motion, as well as his sumo celebration with Pa-Modou Kah, below.
Click here to see the rest of the MLS Team of the Week.