In just a few weeks, his dominant play has transformed the Sounders into a dangerous team. The league has noticed.
The last four weeks have been a massive turning point for the Seattle Sounders. Though there may be many reasons for it, one man who undoubtedly stands in the center of that transformation is the Uruguayan Nicolás Lodeiro. His two-goal, six-assist introduction to the league has earned him the Etihad Airways Player of the Month for August.
The midfielder took 45.8% of the public vote, beating out Bradley Wright-Phillips, Patrick Mullins, Sebastian Giovinco, and Jozy Altidore.