Atlanta United forward Josef Martínez was voted the MLS Player of the Month presented by EA Sports by members of the media for the month of August. Martinez was also named Player of the Month for July.
The 25-year-old Venezuelan continues to lead the MLS Golden Boot race with 28 goals through 27 matches, including a league best nine game-winning goals. On August 24, Martinez set the MLS single-season goals record previously held by Roy Lassiter, Chris Wondolowski and Bradley Wright-Phillips when he scored the game-winning goal in Atlanta’s 2-1 victory over Orlando City SC (Watch Goal).