What happened: MLS published its Team of the Matchday for the latest round on Oct. 1. André Luiz and Stefan Cleveland were among the selections after strong recent outings.
Why it matters: Luiz arrived in August on a club-record transfer and has driven recent attack. Cleveland added his first career clean sheet during that stretch.
By the numbers: Luiz: 4 goals in three matches, with 4 goals and 1 assist across recent games. Cleveland: first career clean sheet.
What to watch: The 2026 regular season continues into October. Sustained output from both will shape the stretch run.