BIRMINGHAM, AL (August 17, 2021) – The USL Championship announced the Team of the Week Presented by Cleer Audio for Week 17 of the 2021 regular season on Tuesday, with Legion FC forward Junior Flemmings and midfielder Anderson Asiedu both earning a spot on the bench thanks to their recent goalscoring run.
Flemmings found the back of the net twice and tallied an assist this past week; scoring and assisting in a 4-2 win over Sporting Kansas City II on August 11, and scoring Legion's sole goal in a 1-1 draw with rival Memphis 901 FC on August 14.
Asiedu also got on the scoresheet in the Three Sparks' victory over Kansas City, finding the back of the net in stoppage time for Birmingham's fourth of the night and his first professional goal.
Miami FC midfielder Speedy Williams was voted Player of the Week after recording a pair of goals in his side’s comeback victory against Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC and helping Miami earn four points over its two games during the week overall.
The Jamaican international – who competed this summer at the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup for his country – was at the center of a big road victory for Miami last Wednesday night, scoring twice. Williams scored the late game-winner from the penalty spot, helping the visitors rally from a two-goal deficit early in the second half to take a 3-2 victory. Miami is now only two points off top spot in the Atlantic Division while sitting undefeated in its past four games. The Championship’s Player of the Week is selected by the USL National Media Panel, which is made up of representatives from each media market in the Championship.
USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 17
GK – Paul Lewis, Charleston Battery: Making only his second professional start, Paul Lewis recorded a two-save shutout against Loudoun United FC, including a key first-half penalty kick save to keep the game scoreless. The Battery were able to secure three points with a late winner in their pursuit of a playoff place.
D – Caleb Wiley, Atlanta United 2: Caleb Wiley earned his second consecutive selection as he helped Atlanta to four points over two games, winning 15 of 24 duels and completing four tackles. He also recorded 16 recoveries, four interceptions and three key passes throughout the two matches.
D – Temi Adesodun, Charleston Battery: Temi Adesodun put in a strong two-way performance in the Battery’s 1-0 victory against Loudoun United FC on Friday night, winning 11 of 13 duels and making three interceptions while also completing 5 of 5 dribbles and two key passes.
D – Nick Hinds, Austin Bold FC: Nick Hinds helped Austin Bold FC’s back line contain Miami FC in a 0-0 draw on Saturday night. He won 6 of 7 duels and made six recoveries while completing 37 of 44 passes and recording a pair of shots as he joined the attack.
D – Aaron Guillen, Tampa Bay Rowdies: Aaron Guillen won 4 of 4 tackles and 7 of 7 duels while making four interceptions and completing 48 of 55 passes as the Rowdies held Hartford Athletic to only two shots in a 1-0 win at Al Lang Stadium on Friday night.
M – Speedy Williams, Miami FC: The Jamaican international helped his side to four points on the road over the week, including scoring two goals in Miami’s comeback 3-2 victory against Pittsburgh
Riverhounds SC on Wednesday night. He completed 111 of 130 passes, won 3 of 3 tackles and made 15 recoveries across two games.
M – Nicky Law, Indy Eleven: Nicky Law had a goal and assist to help lead Indy’s 2-1 victory against OKC Energy FC on Saturday night while also completing 36 of 40 passes, recording three key passes and making five recoveries.
M – Robbie Mertz, Atlanta United 2: Robbie Mertz had one goal and two assists across a pair of games as Atlanta took four points from its week of action, and additionally completed 62 of 73 passes overall while winning 9 of 15 duels.
F – Cameron Lancaster, Louisville City FC: Cameron Lancaster scored both goals as Louisville City FC extended its lead in the Central Division with a 2-1 win against FC Tulsa on Saturday, had six shots overall and won 7 of 7 duels and 2 of 2 tackles in an impressive all-around performance.
F – Hadji Barry, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC: The Championship’s Golden Boot leader scored three goals across two games, including a two-goal outing in the Switchback’s 5-2 win on Saturday against Rio Grande Valley FC, and completing 70 of 87 passes across the two games.
F – Phillip Goodrum, Atlanta United 2: Phillip Goodrum came on as a halftime substitute on Saturday against Sporting Kansas City II and made an immediate impact, notching a goal and assist inside 10 minutes before adding his second goal of the game to wrap up a 4-1 victory for the side.
Bench: Patrick Rakovsky (OC), Anderson Asiedu (BHM), Zeiko Lewis (CHS), Brandt Bronico (CLT), Junior Flemmings (BHM), Enzo Martinez (CLT), Cameron Iwasa (SAC)
Catch Flemmings, Asiedu, and the squad back at BBVA Field this weekend to face FC Tulsa on Sunday, August 22 at 4:00PM (get your tickets HERE).
BIRMINGHAM, AL (August 17, 2021) – The USL Championship announced the Team of the Week Presented by Cleer Audio for Week 17 of the 2021 regular season on Tuesday, with Legion FC forward Junior Flemmings and midfielder Anderson Asiedu both earning a spot on the bench thanks to their recent goalscoring run.
Flemmings found the back of the net twice and tallied an assist this past week; scoring and assisting in a 4-2 win over Sporting Kansas City II on August 11, and scoring Legion’s sole goal in a 1-1 draw with rival Memphis 901 FC on August 14.
Asiedu also got on the scoresheet in the Three Sparks’ victory over Kansas City, finding the back of the net in stoppage time for Birmingham’s fourth of the night and his first professional goal.
Miami FC midfielder Speedy Williams was voted Player of the Week after recording a pair of goals in his side’s comeback victory against Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC and helping Miami earn four points over its two games during the week overall.
The Jamaican international – who competed this summer at the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup for his country – was at the center of a big road victory for Miami last Wednesday night, scoring twice. Williams scored the late game-winner from the penalty spot, helping the visitors rally from a two-goal deficit early in the second half to take a 3-2 victory. Miami is now only two points off top spot in the Atlantic Division while sitting undefeated in its past four games. The Championship’s Player of the Week is selected by the USL National Media Panel, which is made up of representatives from each media market in the Championship.
USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 17
GK – Paul Lewis, Charleston Battery: Making only his second professional start, Paul Lewis recorded a two-save shutout against Loudoun United FC, including a key first-half penalty kick save to keep the game scoreless. The Battery were able to secure three points with a late winner in their pursuit of a playoff place.
D – Caleb Wiley, Atlanta United 2: Caleb Wiley earned his second consecutive selection as he helped Atlanta to four points over two games, winning 15 of 24 duels and completing four tackles. He also recorded 16 recoveries, four interceptions and three key passes throughout the two matches.
D – Temi Adesodun, Charleston Battery: Temi Adesodun put in a strong two-way performance in the Battery’s 1-0 victory against Loudoun United FC on Friday night, winning 11 of 13 duels and making three interceptions while also completing 5 of 5 dribbles and two key passes.
D – Nick Hinds, Austin Bold FC: Nick Hinds helped Austin Bold FC’s back line contain Miami FC in a 0-0 draw on Saturday night. He won 6 of 7 duels and made six recoveries while completing 37 of 44 passes and recording a pair of shots as he joined the attack.
D – Aaron Guillen, Tampa Bay Rowdies: Aaron Guillen won 4 of 4 tackles and 7 of 7 duels while making four interceptions and completing 48 of 55 passes as the Rowdies held Hartford Athletic to only two shots in a 1-0 win at Al Lang Stadium on Friday night.
M – Speedy Williams, Miami FC: The Jamaican international helped his side to four points on the road over the week, including scoring two goals in Miami’s comeback 3-2 victory against Pittsburgh
Riverhounds SC on Wednesday night. He completed 111 of 130 passes, won 3 of 3 tackles and made 15 recoveries across two games.
M – Nicky Law, Indy Eleven: Nicky Law had a goal and assist to help lead Indy’s 2-1 victory against OKC Energy FC on Saturday night while also completing 36 of 40 passes, recording three key passes and making five recoveries.
M – Robbie Mertz, Atlanta United 2: Robbie Mertz had one goal and two assists across a pair of games as Atlanta took four points from its week of action, and additionally completed 62 of 73 passes overall while winning 9 of 15 duels.
F – Cameron Lancaster, Louisville City FC: Cameron Lancaster scored both goals as Louisville City FC extended its lead in the Central Division with a 2-1 win against FC Tulsa on Saturday, had six shots overall and won 7 of 7 duels and 2 of 2 tackles in an impressive all-around performance.
F – Hadji Barry, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC: The Championship’s Golden Boot leader scored three goals across two games, including a two-goal outing in the Switchback’s 5-2 win on Saturday against Rio Grande Valley FC, and completing 70 of 87 passes across the two games.
F – Phillip Goodrum, Atlanta United 2: Phillip Goodrum came on as a halftime substitute on Saturday against Sporting Kansas City II and made an immediate impact, notching a goal and assist inside 10 minutes before adding his second goal of the game to wrap up a 4-1 victory for the side.
Bench: Patrick Rakovsky (OC), Anderson Asiedu (BHM), Zeiko Lewis (CHS), Brandt Bronico (CLT), Junior Flemmings (BHM), Enzo Martinez (CLT), Cameron Iwasa (SAC)
Catch Flemmings, Asiedu, and the squad back at BBVA Field this weekend to face FC Tulsa on Sunday, August 22 at 4:00PM (get your tickets HERE).
