The first week of the 2017 MLS season is in the books and the Rapids have already earned a spot on the MLS Team of the Week. Axel Sjöberg, who was a 2016 Defender of the Year finalist and named in the MLS Best XI, helped anchor a back four that was able to post a clean sheet in the season opener against New England Revolution. Congrats Axel and here’s to many more TOTW honors!

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Sjöberg's Stats Post Home Opener

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Axel Sjöberg MLS Regular Season

Axel Sjöberg makes 2017 MLS Team of the Week | Week 1

Sjöberg's Stats Post Home Opener

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