Sporting KC goalkeeper Tim Melia named MLS player of the week

After a week in which Sporting Kansas City won its third major trophy in four seasons, it added an individual accomplishment, as well.

Goalkeeper Tim Melia was named the MLS player of the week Tuesday, an honor bestowed after he made seven saves in the U.S. Open Cup championship victory Wednesday against Philadelphia and then followed it with a shutout win against Portland over the weekend.

In his first season as an MLS starter, Melia is 14-6-5 across all competitions for Sporting KC this season.

This story was originally published October 6, 2015 at 11:30 AM with the headline "Sporting KC goalkeeper Tim Melia named MLS player of the week."