New York Red Bulls midfielder Manolo Sanchez has been named to the United Soccer League team of the week after scoring in the New York Red Bulls II 3-2 win over Pittsburgh Riverhounds on Sunday.
USL Team of the Week
- GK – John Berner, Charlotte Independence: Posted a six-save shutout, including four saves in the first half, as the Independence defeated Louisville for their first win in club history
- D – Ken Tribbett, Harrisburg City Islanders: Scored his first two professional goals to lead Harrisburg to a 4-0 win against Wilmington
- D – Patrick Slogic, Charlotte Independence: Scored the winning goal and helped the Independence record a shutout against previously undefeated Louisville
- D – Alex Lee, Richmond Kickers: Solid down the right flank, his juking run set up Brian Ownby for the opening goal in a 2-2 draw with Charleston
- M – Rob Vincent, Pittsburgh Riverhounds: Scored another pair of goals, to take the league lead with six, as the Riverhounds fell late to the New York Red Bulls II
- M – Didier Crettenand, Orange County Blues FC: Provided a thunderous finish that proved to be the winner in the Blues’ 2-0 win against the Portland Timbers 2
- M – Luke Vercollone, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC: Played a key role as holding midfielder, and scored from the penalty spot, as the nine-man Switchbacks won in Arizona
- M – Manolo Sanchez, New York Red Bulls II: Notched his first professional goal, and was excellent throughout, as NYRBII claimed a 3-2 win against Pittsburgh
- F – Max Rauhofer, Real Monarchs SLC: Scored the game-winning goal as the Monarchs took their first win in club history by beating Sacramento
- F – Christian Volesky, Rochester Rhinos: Had a pair of goals as the Rhinos remained undefeated with a 2-1 victory against FC Montreal
- F – Ariel Lassiter, LA Galaxy II: Scored a late winner as Los Dos extended their winning streak to three games with a 2-1 win against Vancouver
- Bench: Devala Gorrick (COS), Anthony Wallace (NY), Drew Yates (ATX), Kevin Kerr (PGH), Ricardo Garbanzo (CHS), Denzel Slager (OC), Sam Garza (SEA)
