The start to Vancouver FC’s inaugural season continues to be promising as for the third consecutive week there has been at least one VFC player on the CPL Team of the Week. This time around it is Kadin Chung and Gael Sandoval who both receive their first recognition of the 2023 season on the league’s best XI.
Here's our @Gatorade Team of the Week for the third week of the 2023 CPL season ⚡@ForgeFCHamilton and @yorkutdfc are well-represented after picking up three points, with four other teams featured as well! 🔥
👥: https://t.co/XkPEKGqwee#CanPL pic.twitter.com/3HBYiExPM0
— Canadian Premier League (@CPLsoccer) May 1, 2023
Chung has been improving match after match in his new position as a midfielder. Against Halifax, the Port Coquitlam native registered six crosses, two chances created and won five duels. His game on Saturday also earned him the Performance of the Match against Halifax.
The @Gatorade Performance of the Match goes to @vanfootballclub's, Kadin Chung 🦅 #CanPL I 📺 @OneSoccer pic.twitter.com/r7FjNMOG3E
— Canadian Premier League (@CPLsoccer) April 29, 2023
Sandoval, who assisted on the tying goal, created constant danger with dribbles or placing the ball in prime locations for his teammates to pursue. The 27-year-old’s attacking qualities have helped to achieve a team average of 1.51 expected goals per game and 9.33 shots per game.
The playmaking is on point today in the #CanPL
Gael Sandoval with the 🎯 cross to Shaan Hundal for a @vanfootballclub equalizer just before half-time 👏
📺: @onesoccer
— Canadian Premier League (@CPLsoccer) April 29, 2023
VFC is one of three teams to have players featured in each of the Team of Week so far this season. Since Week #1, seven different VFC players have received this honour, showcasing the talent that Vancouver FC has in every position.
Vancouver FC hopes to carry forward the positive momentum when they play their first home game this Sunday. Don’t miss the opportunity to see many potential Team of the Week performances and get your tickets here.
