Ben McKendry of Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 is Named USL Player of the Week
Ben McKendry of Vancouver Whitecaps 2 is named USL Player of the Week after scoring from 35 yards out to keep his side undefeated in the 2016 season. Midfielder Rafael Castillo of San Antonio FC finished second in voting following his game-winning goal to give his side its first first home win in club history.
Soccer News: Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 midfielder Ben McKendry has been voted the USL Player of the Week for the sixth week of the 2016 season after he led his side to a comeback 2-1 victory against the Swope Park Rangers last Wednesday. The win allowed WFC2 to remain undefeated this season.
McKendry received 41 percent of the poll conducted by a national panel of independent media representing every USL market. San Antonio FC midfielder Rafael Castillo finished second with 35 percent.
USL Team of the Week
GK – John McCarthy, Bethlehem Steel FC: McCarthy recorded a seven-save shutout as the Steel held the highest-scoring team in the USL, Louisville, to a 0-0 draw on Sunday.
D – Alex Lee, Richmond Kickers: Lee put in a solid performance as the Kickers earned a 1-0 victory against Toronto FC II on Saturday.
D – Conor Shanosky, Louisville City FC: Shanosky scored the equalizer as Louisville rallied while down to 10 men for a 2-2 draw against Pittsburgh in the USL Game of the Week on ESPN3.
D – Marco Farfan, Portland Timbers 2: The academy standout continued his impressive start to the season as he limited Arizona’s chances down his flank, and was decisive in challenges.
M – Pavle Popara, Orange County Blues FC: Popara capped a solid all-around performance for the Blues with the only goal in their 1-0 win on the road in Sacramento.
M – Enzo Martinez, Charlotte Independence: Martinez scored in his third consecutive game, and helped win the battle for Charlotte in midfield as it handed New York its first loss of the season.
M – Ben McKendry, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2: McKendry’s outstanding goal from 35 yards led WFC2 to a comeback win against Swope Park as WFC2 maintained its undefeated record.
M – Rafael Castillo, San Antonio FC: The Colombian scored a spectacular game-winning goal, and was influential throughout, as San Antonio took its first home win in club history.
M – Kenardo Forbes, Rochester Rhinos: Forbes scored the opening goal, and was the focal point when the Rhinos looked to move forward in a 2-1 win against Harrisburg.
F – Jack McBean, LA Galaxy II: The Galaxy II’s captain scored his sixth goal of the season to help Los Dos earn a 2-0 win on the road against Rio Grande Valley FC.
F – Romeo Parkes, Pittsburgh Riverhounds: Parkes scored in both of the Riverhounds’ outings as they earned draws on the road against Louisville and Charleston.
Bench: Clement Diop (LA), Bilal Duckett (CLT), Alphonso Davies (VAN), Justin Portillo (CHS), Sam Garza (AZ), Jordan Rideout (OKC), Michael Cox (ORL)
Source/Photo Credit: United Soccer League
