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

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 when they take on Houston Dynamo.