TULSA – Today, the USL announced Week 9 Team of the Week.
Forward Phillip Goodrum was named as a bench player to the Team of the Week after scoring the first goal on Saturday against Birmingham Legion FC in the 21st minute of the game to give FC Tulsa the lead. Phillip Goodrum also played his 100th USL-C match against Birmingham Legion.
Goodrum completed 24 out of 26 passes, had 3 clearances and won 3 out of 5 duels. Goodrum also created an additional chance for FC Tulsa.
The complete Team of the Week is below:
GK – Nate Steinwascher, Detroit City FC: The local standout posted a four-save shutout in treacherous weather conditions against Loudoun United FC at Segra Field to help Le Rouge earn a scoreless draw on the road.
D – Junior Etou, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC: The Congolese full back provided a brilliant assist for the only goal in the Hounds’ 1-0 win against Miami FC, completed 3 of 4 dribbles overall, and won one tackle and 8 of 11 overall duels in a strong all-around performance.
D – Matt Mahoney, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC: The veteran center back won 2 of 2 tackles, 8 of 11 aerial duels and made three interceptions, seven clearances and eight recoveries in helping the Switchbacks take victory against El Paso Locomotive FC.
D – Abdi Mohamed, New Mexico United: The Somalian international had a stellar debut for United, recording one assist and three chances created while completing 34 of 44 passes overall and winning 6 of 8 duels defensively.
M – Jorge Hernandez, San Antonio FC: The 2023 Championship Golden Playmaker notched his fifth assist of the season and had two chances created while completing 20 of 23 passes and 3 of 6 dribbles in SAFC’s 2-2 draw against Oakland Roots SC.
M – Jack Blake, Indy Eleven: The English midfielder completed 39 of 48 passes and had two chances created while winning 11 of 14 ground duels and 3 of 5 tackles and notching seven shots in Indy’s 1-0 victory on the road at Monterey Bay F.C.
M – Chris Allan, Charleston Battery: The English midfielder recorded one assist, had two shots and two chances created overall, and completed 42 of 54 passes while defensively he notched 10 recoveries and two interceptions in central midfield.
M – Enzo Martinez, Birmingham Legion FC: Martinez scored the first goal in Birmingham’s comeback to earn a 2-2 draw against FC Tulsa and had five shots and two chances created overall while completing 24 of 31 passes and winning 2 of 2 tackles.
F – Marlon Santos, Memphis 901 FC: The Brazilian recorded two goals and one assist as 901 FC handed the Tampa Bay Rowdies their first loss of the season in a 4-1 victory at AutoZone Park, recording six shots overall and winning 7 of 8 duels.
F – Ronaldo Damus, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC: The Haiti international scored both goals as Colorado Springs won its second consecutive outing with a victory against El Paso Locomotive FC and recorded four shots on target overall.
F – Daniel Bruce, New Mexico United: The United originally scored both goals as New Mexico took a 2-1 win on the road at Las Vegas Lights FC and completed 12 of 19 passes overall.
Coach – Stephen Glass, Memphis 901 FC: Glass’ squad handed the Tampa Bay Rowdies their first defeat of the season in emphatic style with a 4-1 victory at AutoZone Park that also earned 901 FC its second consecutive league victory.
Bench – Adam Grinwis (CHS), Adrian Diz Pe (IND), Bura Nogueira (SA), Tyler Pasher (BHM), Dylan Borczak (MEM), Phillip Goodrum (TUL), Stefano Pinho (BHM)
