Andrew Weber Selected as NPSL Player of the Week
Goalkeeper Andrew Weber of FC Arizona was selected as the Mitre National Player of the Week after leading his club to a victory over Albion SC PROS last weekend. The winner of this national honor is determined by a vote of media members from across the country. It is awarded every week during the regular season.
NPSL Soccer News: FC Arizona goalkeeper Andrew Weber has been named as the third Mitre National Player of the Week for the 2017 NPSL season.
“I am honored to receive this award,” Weber said. “It wouldn’t have been without my teammates and coaches. I want to thank them for their continued dedication and hard work.”
Weber made several important saves to record the team’s third consecutive shutout on Saturday, a 1-0 victory over Albion SC PROS. Weber made a total of eight saves during the past three games, all of which were starts.
“Andrew has been a leader on and off the field,” FC Arizona head coach Aidan Davison added. “On the field he has brought a consistent and mature performance level. He is a model pro and a credit to his profession.”
Weber is no stranger to the professional atmosphere, having played eleven seasons in the United Soccer League (USL) and Major League Soccer (MLS) with D.C. United, Montreal Impact, San Jose Earthquakes, Seattle Sounders FC and the Portland Timbers. He has competed in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, CONCACAF Champions League, and MLS Cup, winning the latter as a member of the Timbers during the 2015 season.
“Andrew and the defense back line have been amazing,” FC Arizona owner Scott Taylor concluded. “Four straight games with a clean sheet is really impressive.”
A four-year starter at the University of New Mexico from 2001-04, Weber finished his collegiate career as the overall leader in several goalkeeping categories, including games played (83), minutes played (7,681), wins (50), saves (350) and shutouts (25). He was a three-time all-conference and two-time all-region performer for the Lobos in addition to being named the MPSF Goalkeeper of the Year (2002).
Photo Credit: Garrett Cleverly/FC Arizona
