BIRMINGHAM, AL (Oct. 26, 2020) – Birmingham Legion FC today announced that midfielder Bruno Lapa has been named the Fan’s Choice award winner and the team MVP for the 2020 USL Championship season. Members of Legion FC’s official supporter’s group, the Magic City Brigade, voted on the Fan’s Choice Award, and the Team MVP was voted on by Legion FC’s players and staff.
Lapa, 23, burst onto the scene this year, starting all 17 matches for Birmingham in his rookie season. He went on to lead the team in chances created (35) and in shots (26), tie for the team lead in assists (5), and finish second in goals (8). Only one other player in the USL Championship this season tallied up at least eight goals and five assists – the reigning league MVP, Phoenix Rising’s Solomon Asante.
The midfielder kicked off his professional career with a two goal, one assist performance against Tim Howard and rival club Memphis 901 FC on his way to earning USL Championship Player of the Week honors, as well.
The rest of Legion FC’s 2020 Award winners include Neco Brett for Golden Boot, Jonny Dean as Newcomer of the Year, and Alex Crognale as Defender of the Year.
For all offseason news and team updates, be sure to follow @bhmlegion on social media and keep an eye on https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/bhmlegion and the Legion FC app.
Fans with questions regarding 2021 season tickets can email tickets@https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/bhmlegion or call the Legion FC Ticket Office at 205-791-7145.
BIRMINGHAM, AL (Oct. 26, 2020) – Birmingham Legion FC today announced that midfielder Bruno Lapa has been named the Fan’s Choice award winner and the team MVP for the 2020 USL Championship season. Members of Legion FC’s official supporter’s group, the Magic City Brigade, voted on the Fan’s Choice Award, and the Team MVP was voted on by Legion FC’s players and staff.
Lapa, 23, burst onto the scene this year, starting all 17 matches for Birmingham in his rookie season. He went on to lead the team in chances created (35) and in shots (26), tie for the team lead in assists (5), and finish second in goals (8). Only one other player in the USL Championship this season tallied up at least eight goals and five assists – the reigning league MVP, Phoenix Rising’s Solomon Asante.
The midfielder kicked off his professional career with a two goal, one assist performance against Tim Howard and rival club Memphis 901 FC on his way to earning USL Championship Player of the Week honors, as well.
The rest of Legion FC’s 2020 Award winners include Neco Brett for Golden Boot, Jonny Dean as Newcomer of the Year, and Alex Crognale as Defender of the Year.
For all offseason news and team updates, be sure to follow @bhmlegion on social media and keep an eye on https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/bhmlegion and the Legion FC app.
Fans with questions regarding 2021 season tickets can email tickets@https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/bhmlegion or call the Legion FC Ticket Office at 205-791-7145.
