Tesho Akindele on why he's worn his first name on his back for a second consecutive match

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May 7, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto FC defender Steven Beitashour (33) passes the ball away from FC Dallas midfielder Tesho Akindele (13) at BMO Field. Toronto won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

For the second consecutive match, FC Dallas forward Tesho Akindele wore his first name on his back rather than his surname.

The change had not been approved by MLS, but Akindele said he didn't hear from the league office after making the switch. The decision to change was spurred on by a piece of marketing from the league that showed the diversity in first names, last names and full names around the league. Akindele said he'd been…