SAN JOSE, Calif. – San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Vako was voted the Alcatel Major League Soccer Player of the Week by the North American Soccer Reporters (NASR) for the 23rd week of the 2018 MLS season. It marks the Quakes’ first Player of the Week honoree since forward Danny Hoesen was recognized for his brace against Minnesota United FC in Week 1.
San Jose defeated FC Dallas 3-1 at Toyota Stadium on Saturday, with Vako scoring a pair of goals to hand Dallas its first home loss of the season. In 21 games played this regular season, Vako has scored six goals and recorded four assists.