TAMPA, FLA. (April 7, 2015) – New York Red Bulls defender Shawn McLaws has been named to the United Soccer League team of the week after scoring in the New York Red Bulls II 4-1 win over Toronto FC II.
McLaws, along with several other MLS players, were loaned down to the USL side for the Red Bulls bye week. McLaws made the start at right back and scored the second goal of the afternoon, receiving a pass on the wing from fellow 2015 MLS SuperDraft pick Manolo Sanchez, blowing by a Toronto defender and slipping a shot past TFC II ‘keeper Alex Bono.
McLaws and the defense were superb in the win, with the only goal coming as an own-goal after a partially blocked shot redirected past another MLS loanee, Kyle Reynish.
This is the second-straight week a NYRB II player has been named to the USL team of the week. Colin Heffron earned the nod last week after playing both right back and center back in the 0-0 draw with Rochester Rhinos.
New York Red Bulls II are back in action this Sunday, April 12, when they host Wilmington Hammerheads FC at 4 p.m. at Red Bull Arena. Click here to purchase tickets.
USL Team of the Week
- GK – Mark Pais, Saint Louis FC: Five saves in shutout all came in second half as STL FC fought off a strong comeback bid by Tulsa to earn 2-0 win
- D – Shawn McLaws, New York Red Bulls II: Defended strongly and notched first professional goal as he attacked well down the right side
- D – Craig Nitti, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2: Capped an excellent defensive display with an outstanding free kick goal as WFC2 earned victory in Austin
- D – Conor Shanosky, Louisville City FC: Helped City earn a point on the road in Richmond with strong defensive positioning and by winning aerial duels.
- D – Onua Obasi, Rochester Rhinos: Provided assist on game-winning goal and was solid defensively as Rhinos took first win of season
- M – Enzo Martinez, Charlotte Independence: Notched game-tying goal as Charlotte earned a point on the road against Wilmington
- M – Justin Portillo, Charleston Battery: Provided a strong foundation for Battery’s attack as he won possession and distributed well throughout
- M – Steven Evans, Portland Timbers 2: Scored game-winning goal with three minutes remaining as T2 opened season with two wins from two
- F – Dennis Chin, Arizona United SC: Scored game-tying goal and set up stoppage-time winner in 2-1 victory against LA Galaxy II
- F – Jermie Lynch, Saint Louis FC: Scored first goal in STL FC history and added an assist to lead his side to 2-0 victory against Tulsa
- F – Danni König, OKC Energy FC: Notched pair of goals, including a stoppage-time winner, to lift Energy FC to victory against Colorado Springs
Bench: Devin Perales (ATX), Yudia Imura (RIC), Caleb Clarke (VAN), Kris Tyrpak (ATX), Heviel Cordoves (CHS), Hugh Dixon (ROC), Matt Fondy (LOU)
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