Toronto FC forward Sebastian Giovinco named MLS player of the week

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Toronto FC\'s Sebastian Giovinco celebrates scoring his third goal from the penalty spot to give his team a 3-0 lead over New England Revolution during second half MLS action in Toronto on Saturday, August 6, 2016. Giovinco was named Major League Soccer\'s player of the week Tuesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Toronto FC forward Sebastian Giovinco was named Major League Soccer’s player of the week Wednesday.

Giovinco registered his fourth career hat trick — the second in four matches — in helping Toronto earn six points and tie a club record with four straight victories. The four three-goal performances leave Giovinco just one short of the league record shared by nine players.

Giovinco led Toronto FC to a 4-1 home win over New England Revolution on Saturday. The squad also beat Real Salt Lake 1-0 at BMO Field on Wednesday.

Toronto FC resumes action Saturday night hosting the Houston Dynamo at BMO Field.

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