What happened: Pierre scored a 58th-minute equalizer in Wednesday's 2-2 draw. The center back has now scored in three of his five starts.
Why it matters: The recognition strengthens Pierre's case for continued minutes during the MLS regular-season run-in. His scoring output has added another dimension from central defense.
By the numbers: Pierre has earned Team of the Matchday honors after 40% of his past five games while averaging 0.6 goals per start.
What to watch: Pierre's next MLS match is scheduled for Saturday at 9 p.m. ET.