United midfielder Lamar Neagle has been named to the MLS Team of the Week for his performances against Columbus Crew SC and Toronto FC. The 29-year-old made his 20th start for United on Saturday in Canada and was the man of the match, scoring a goal on either side of halftime. Neagle tied the game in the 39th minute, heading home from a yard out, before scoring the game-winner with a perfectly timed run and finish over Clint Irwin in the 58th minute.
.@LamarNeagle continues to be in the right place at the right time, scoring his 8th of the season! #DCUpic.twitter.com/vLF2AsZLK0
— D.C. United (@dcunited) October 3, 2016
.@LamarNeagle capped of the road victory with his team-leading, tied for career best 9th goal of the season #DCU#TORvDCpic.twitter.com/Sh7vs3nE6c
— D.C. United (@dcunited) October 3, 2016
On Wednesday against Crew SC, Neagle scored an insurance goal in the 86th minute.
Neagle has now notched a goal or an assist in each of his last three matches and five of his last six. Lloyd Sam, who provided the assist for Neagle's game-winner against Toronto, made the bench. The Ghanaian has also recorded a goal or an assist in each of his last three games, including one goal against both Orlando City SC and Columbus.
"I thought, Lucho’s got the ball. He’s the guy that can find me…let me make a run and see if he finds me. The rest is history"#DCU#DCvCLBpic.twitter.com/zUROvqi9Dj
— D.C. United (@dcunited) September 29, 2016
Sam has also been nominated for AT&T Goal of the Week for his goal.
For the full team, visit MLSsoccer.com.
