Legion FC has been featured on the USLC’s Team of the Week for three weeks in a row
TAMPA, FL – The USL Championship announced the Team of the Week for Week 19 of the 2023 regular season on Tuesday, with Legion FC’s Matthew Corcoran and Alex Crognale both receiving the honor.
Crognale and Corcoran were instrumental in Legion FC’s win over Louisville City on the road, Birmingham’s first away win since April. Corcoran, 17 years old and with his second TOTW honor this season, displayed his quality and composure in Louisville. The youngster led both sides in tackles (four), crosses (3), and provided the two assists responsible for the goals the Black & Gold scored in the fixture. Both assists were from the corner kick flag.
For Crognale, this is the defender’s third Team of the Week honor this season. A back-heel goal off of a corner to win against rivals in added time will do that. In addition to his wondrous goal, Crognale led his side in touches (75), total passes (61), and interceptions (four). As a centerback who has only ever scored for Birmingham with his head, Crognale showed a quality in finishing that many might not have known he possessed. It’s no wonder his goal is up for vote on the USL Championship’s Goal of the Week. You can vote for Crognale here!
Miami FC’s Ryan Telfer earned 36 percent of the ballot to claim the Player of the Week award. Birmingham Legion FC’s Matthew Corcoran finished second on 29 percent after the 17-year-old recorded both assists as Legion FC rallied to take a 2-1 victory on the road against Louisville City FC on Saturday night.
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 20
GK – Joe Rice, Hartford Athletic: Rice recorded a seven-save shutout to help Hartford to its first victory since May 20 in a 2-0 win against Las Vegas Lights FC on Saturday night at Cashman Field.
D – Juan Sebastian Palma, Charleston Battery: The Colombian center back scored his first goal for the Battery in their 3-1 victory against Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC and also won 2 of 2 duels and made two interceptions, three clearances and nine recoveries defensively.
D – Adam Armour, FC Tulsa: Armour recorded one assist and completed 2 of 3 crosses while defensively making nine recoveries and three interceptions and winning eight duels overall in Tulsa’s victory against Rio Grande Valley FC.
D – Aedan Stanley, Miami FC: Stanley was solid defensively in Miami’s shorthanded back line, making seven recoveries and three clearances while winning 5 of 8 duels, and he completed 40 of 52 passes, including 11 of 19 long passes, in his side’s win at San Antonio.
M – Matthew Corcoran, Birmingham Legion FC: The 17-year-old recorded both assists as Legion FC rallied to take a 2-1 victory against Louisville City FC, had three chances created overall, and completed 37 of 49 passes while winning 3 of 5 tackles and 6 of 8 duels.
M – Fidel Barajas, Charleston Battery: The 17-year-old recorded two assists in the Battery’s 3-1 victory against Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, had four chances created overall and defensively won 2 of 2 tackles and made eight recoveries.
M – Amando Moreno, New Mexico United: The El Salvador international recorded a goal and assist in New Mexico’s 3-0 victory against Sacramento Republic FC and had three shots on target overall while completing 3 of 3 dribbles at Isotopes Park.
M – Brett Levis, Detroit City FC: The Canadian veteran played an integral role in two shutout victories for Le Rouge, recording five chances created and winning 21 of 34 duels, 5 of 7 tackles and making 10 clearances and 13 recoveries across 180 minutes.
F – Phillip Goodrum, FC Tulsa: Goodrum scored once and put all four of his shots on target while completing 34 of 44 passes and winning 2 of 2 tackles and 6 of 9 aerial duels defensively in Tulsa’s 2-1 victory against Rio Grande Valley FC.
F – Ryan Telfer, Miami FC: The Trinidad and Tobago international scored the only goal of the game as Miami handed San Antonio FC its first home defeat in 15 months, had three shots overall and put in a strong shift defensively, winning 8 of 12 duels and 8 of 12 aerial duels at Toyota Field.
F – Augustine Williams, Charleston Battery: Williams scored his ninth goal of the season and linked play well, completing 13 of 15 passes while also winning 2 of 3 duels in Charleston’s 3-1 victory against Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC.
Bench: Nathan Steinwascher (DET), Alex Crognale (BHM), Nicky Hernandez (NM), Maxi Rodriguez (DET), Sergio Rivas (NM), Lindo Mfeka (OAK), Marc McNulty (OC)
Watch Crognale, Corcoran, and the rest of the Legion squad take on the Charleston Battery on Saturday, July 29 at 6:30pm at Protective Stadium in a MASSIVE home game against one of the best sides in the Eastern Conference! You can grab your ticket to the match by clicking HERE.
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