Toronto FC’s Alejandro Pozuelo named MLS Player of the Month

Toronto FC's Alejandro Pozuelo in action against New York City FC. (Frank Franklin II/AP)

Toronto FC playmaker Alejandro Pozuelo has been named MLS Player of the Month for September.

The Spanish midfielder scored four goals and added two assists in six games during the month as Toronto compiled a 3-2-1 record.

Pozuelo has been involved in 15 of Toronto’s 24 goals this season, with six goals and a league-leading nine assists. His 15 combined goals and assists are also a league best.

He has been named to the MLS team of the week for Weeks 1, 2, 6 and 7.

Toronto plays the Philadelphia Union on Saturday in a battle of 8-2-4 teams at TFC’s adopted home of East Hartford, Conn.

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