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Team of the Week presented by Audi: Zlatan takes charge in Week 24

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Week 24 of the 2019 MLS regular season had plenty of games, goals and performances worthy of recognition in the Team of the Week presented by Audi.


10 teams are represented in the 11 for the week, with an additional six teams included in the 18. Atlanta United leads the way with three players and their manager recognized.


Audi Player Index Spotlight

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This week's spotlight player is LA Galaxy forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who scored two goals in the 2-2 draw against the Seattle Sounders on Saturday. Ibrahimovic racked up 942 points, best in MLS for the week.


In addition to his goals, the Swedish superstar won eight aerials, had a 100 percent strike rate and made two key passes in the game.


Team of the Week: Nemanja Nikolic (CHI), Zlatan Ibrahimovic (LA), Adama Diomande (LAFC), Lassi Lappalainen (MTL), Darlington Nagbe (ATL), Valentin Castellanos (NYC), Johnny Russell (SKC), Miles Robinson (ATL), Ike Opara (MIN), Nedum Onuoha (RSL), Matt Turner (NE)


Coach: Frank de Boer (ATL)


Bench:Brian Rowe (ORL), Pity Martinez (ATL), Yordy Reyna (VAN), Mauro Manotas (HOU), Diego Rubio (COL), Jozy Altidore (TOR), Brian Fernandez (POR)


For more information about the Audi Player Index, visit mlssoccer.com/audi.


The Team of the Week presented by Audi is voted on by the MLSsoccer.com editorial staff.