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Toronto FC Forward Sebastian Giovinco Voted MLS Player of the Week

June 2, 2015 - Major League Soccer (MLS) News Release


NEW YORK (Tuesday, June 2, 2015) - Toronto FC forward Sebastian Giovinco was voted Major League Soccer Player of the Week by the North American Soccer Reporters (NASR) for Week 13 of the 2015 MLS season.

Giovinco propelled the Reds to a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes with a world-class effort at BMO Field on Saturday. The 5'5" forward-affectionately known as the Atomic Ant-helped TFC extend its unbeaten streak to three games with a pair of assists and four shots on goal. San Jose's back line had no answer for the Italian Designated Player, who also rang a pair of shots off the woodwork and now is tied for first in MLS in shots and ranks second in shots on goal and assists.

After taking on four Earthquakes defenders only to find the crossbar, Giovinco set up teammate Justin Morrow for the game's opening goal in the 22nd minute. The Italian international slipped down the left flank and delivered an impeccably timed left-footed cross to Morrow, who finished his run with a diving header into the bottom corner of the net.

Later, in the 71st minute, Giovinco gave TFC a two-goal cushion with his second assist of the game, showcasing his world-class skill and first touch in the process. He settled a beautiful ball from Michael Bradley with the outside of his right boot and seamlessly connected with Luke Moore, who tapped the pass under a sprawling David Bingham to secure the Reds' win.

Giovinco nearly netted a much-deserved goal off a free kick in the 94th minute, but again was denied by the woodwork.

Toronto FC returns to action on Saturday night at RFK Stadium, where the Reds face Eastern Conference foe D.C. United at 7:00 p.m. ET (MLS LIVE).

The MLS Player of the Week is selected each week of the regular season by a panel of journalists from NASR. The group consists of members of print, television, radio and online media. More information and membership information can be found at http://www.soccerreporters.com/.

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