For the first time this season RJ Allen has been named to MLS Team of the Week for Week 13.

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Allen played at left back for the first time this season replacing Ronald Matarrita who was called up to Costa Rica for Copa America.

Against Orlando City SC, Allen sent a nice cross into the box which found the head of Frederic Brillant who recorded his first goal of the season.

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The 26-year-old has played seven matches and started in five of them this season. He has scored one goal and recorded two assists.