NEW YORK – Montreal striker Didier Drogba was named Major League Soccer player of the week Tuesday after scoring three goals in his first start with the Impact.
READ MORE: Drogba scores three as Impact defeat Fire 4-3 to end winless run
The former Chelsea star scored in the 27th minute Saturday before adding an equalizer in the 61st minute and the game-winner four minutes later in a 4-3 win over the visiting Chicago Fire.
WATCH: Didier Drogba in Montreal
Drogba became the first player in league history to record a hat trick within his first two MLS games.
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The Impact will play the Galaxy in Los Angeles on Saturday night.
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