Stars scored goals in bunches on Wednesday night to earn their place on the Matchday 9 Team of the Matchday presented by Audi.
Full team (3-4-3, left to right)
Starters: Matt Turner (NE) - Anthony Markanich (MIN), Mamadou Fofana (NE), Paul Marie (SJ) - MartĂn Ojeda (ORL), Rodrigo De Paul (MIA), Ronald Donkor (RBNY), Jorge Ruvalcaba (RBNY) - Tai Baribo (DC), Nicolás Fernández Mercau (NYC), Preston Judd (SJ)
Coach: Guillermo Hoyos (MIA)
Bench: Luka Gavran (TOR), Lucas Herrington (COL), Taha Habroune (CLB), JosĂ© Cifuentes (TOR), Luis Otávio (ORL), Aliyu Ibrahim (HOU), AgustĂn Ojeda (NYC), KĂ©vin Denkey (TOR), Timo Werner (SJ)
Team highlights
Mayhem unfolded across the tri-state area as Tai Baribo netted a hat trick to help D.C. United scrape out a 4-4 draw at Red Bull New York. On the flip side, RBNY winger Jorge Ruvalcaba bagged a brace and Ronald Donkor produced 1g/2a, including his first MLS goal.
New York City FC settled for a 4-4 draw against FC Cincinnati, led by a Nicolás Fernández Mercau first-half brace.
Rodrigo De Paul delivered for Inter Miami CF in a 2-0 victory at Real Salt Lake, scoring the late game-winner via a gorgeous long-range curler for the Herons' second consecutive away victory under interim manager Guillermo Hoyos.
Catapulting themselves into the Supporters’ Shield lead, the San Jose Earthquakes routed Austin FC, 5-1, courtesy of a hat trick of assists from Paul Marie, who set up both of Preston Judd’s two goals.
MartĂn Ojeda netted a second-half brace for Orlando City, scoring the game-winner and a pinpoint free kick in the Lions' 4-1 home win over Charlotte FC.
Minnesota United FC defender Anthony Markanich scored the game-winner in a 1-0 triumph at FC Dallas, helping the Loons surge up the Western Conference table.
Lastly, Mamadou Fofana was active defensively in front of goalkeeper Matt Turner during the New England Revolution’s 2-1 away win over Atlanta United. The USMNT shotstopper was forced into eight saves, half of which were diving denials.
