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2016 Team of the Week (Wk 18): Alberg, Ilsinho lead Union rout of DC

It has been a dream season for the Philadelphia Union, as they currently lead the Eastern Conference in points per game, and Saturday night they proved just how "for real" they are.


Philly defeated perennial playoff contender D.C. United 3-0 behind another sterling offensive performance. Ilsinho recorded two goals and Roland Alberg put home a penalty kick, along with an assist. The Union now lead the league in goals with 32.


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Player (Week 18 Audi Player Index Ranking)

GK: Jake Gleeson, POR (#12): 0 goals conceded, 4 saves
D: Justin Morrow, TOR (#29): 1 goal, 3 chances created, 5 tackles
D: Matt Hedges, DAL (#67): 9 clearances, 4 interceptions, 2 tackles
D: Jelle Van Damme, LA (#60): 10 clearances, 5 interceptions, 3 tackles
D: Demar Phillips, RSL (#195): 90% passing accuracy, 6 ball recoveries
M: Ilsinho, PHI (#5): 2 goals, 3 shots, 2 dribbles won
M: Benny Feilhaber, SKC (#6): 1 goal, 4 shots, 7 ball recoveries
M: Jeff Larentowicz, LA (#160): 90% passing accuracy, 7 ball recoveries, 3 clearances
M: Roland Alberg, PHI (#51): 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots
F: Kei Kamara, NE (#87): 2 games, 1 goal, 7 shots
F: Kevin Doyle, COL (#1): 1 goal, 1 assist, 6 chances created


Bench: Luis Robles, NY (#58); David Horst, HOU (#111); Ronald Matarrita, NYC (#78); Axel Sjoberg, COL (#9); Diego Chara, POR (#25); Chris Pontius, PHI (#168); Maximiliano Urruti, DAL (#6)


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