HARRISON, N.J. (October 10, 2017) - New York Red Bulls II forward Stefano Bonomo has been voted the USL Player of the Week for Week 29 of the 2017 season. Bonomo recorded four goals in two games, including a hat trick in the Red Bulls II’s thrilling 6-5 victory against Orlando City B on Saturday night, to help push the defending USL Cup champions to the verge of a return to the USL Cup Playoffs.
Bonomo received 40 percent of the poll conducted by a national panel of independent media representing every USL market. Phoenix Rising FC forward Jason Johnson finished second with 20 percent of the vote.
Bonomo now sits as the team leader in goals for NYRB II with 10 in the 12 games.
NYRB II face the Rochester Rhinos in their regular season finale Saturday at Capelli Sport Stadium in Rochester, NY needing just a single point to clinch a spot in the USL Playoffs. Kickoff is set for 6:05 p.m. ET and can be seen via the USL Match Center.
