Onni Valakari
SDL
CM (AM)
Box-to-Box
Aug 18, 1999 (27)
Left
6'2"
168 lb
San DiegoTwo tackles in defeat
Valakari had two shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to Colorado Rapids.
Analysis: Valakari registered two shots (one on target) and two tackles across Wednesday's 1-0 defeat at Colorado, contributing at both ends of the pitch in a midfield role that required consistent pressing and ball-winning throughout the match. The Finland international has now recorded three goals and three assists in 16 MLS appearances this season, providing San Diego with a valuable secondary source of attacking production from midfield. His ability to contribute defensively while arriving in dangerous attacking positions should continue to make him an important piece of San Diego's midfield for the remainder of the Western Conference campaign.
Sets up opening goal
Valakari had an assist while creating two chances during Wednesday's 5-0 win over Austin.
Analysis: Valakari set up David Vazquez after just eight minutes to assist the opening goal of the match. The midfielder has assists in two straight starts while combining for two shots, four chances created and six tackles over his last three matches.
Logs an assist
Valakari assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Seattle Sounders FC.
Analysis: The midfielder was credited with an assist but he didn't do much outside of that, creating only two chances and sending in just one cross. Valakari will need more volume for San Diego to have good results against Austin FC, even though the team has been conceding goals frequently. Austin has alllowed 19 goals in 11 MLS games prior to Sunday's clash with Minnesota.
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