For the second week running, a player of Nigerian descent has been named in the prestigious MLS Team of the Week.<br /><br />Last week, FC Dallas striker Tesho Akindele was selected in the ceremonial top 11 footballers plying their trade in the MLS.<br /><br />But in the recent Team of the Week published by mlssoccer.com on Monday night, the soon - to - be 23 - year - old only made the bench.<br /><br />In a 4 - 4 - 2 formation, Sporting Kansas star Ike Opara earned a spot in the defense along with&nbsp; Kendall Waston (Vancouver Whitecaps), Ty Harden (San Jose Earthquakes) and&nbsp; Marcel de Jong (Sporting Kansas City) .<br /><br />Opara gave Nigerian striker Fanendo Adi little space to operate in the goalless draw between Sporting KC and Portland Timbers on Sunday morning.<br /><br />Born in Durham, North Carolina, the 26 - year - old has caps for the United States and Under 20 and Under 23 level.<br /><br />Photo Credit : mlssoccer.com<br />