Chattanooga Red Wolves SC forward Steven Beattie has been named to the USL League One Team of the Week for Week 24 of the league’s inaugural 2019 season.
Beattie notched his ninth goal of the season to help his side earn a point on the road against Toronto FC II on Friday evening.
After trailing 1-0 to begin the second half, defender Tony Walls was brought down in the opposing box by Toronto’s Griffin Dorsey, earning the Red Wolves a penalty kick. Beattie stepped up and finished with a strong strike past goalkeeper Eric Klenofsky to level the match.
Beattie leads his team in both goals and shots on target and is second overall in chances created. Week 24 marks his fifth appearance on Team of the Week.
Chattanooga closes out its monthlong road run on Saturday, Sept. 14 as the team travels to Lansing, Michigan to face Lansing Ignite FC at Cooley Law School Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET, and fans can stream the action live on ESPN+. Following the match, the Red Wolves return home to host Orlando City B at David Stanton Field on Saturday, Sept. 21. For tickets, visit chattredwolves.com/tickets.
USL League One Team of the Week
GK – Akira Fitzgerald, Richmond Kickers: Fitzgerald recorded a five-save shutout as the Kickers earned a 1-0 victory against Greenville Triumph SC to keep their postseason hopes moving.
D – John Nelson, North Texas SC: Nelson scored once, completed 5 of 5 dribbled and 49 of 58 passes while also winning 11 of 14 duels in North Texas’ victory against Orlando City B.
D – Ivan Magalhaes, Richmond Kickers: Magalhaes made two interceptions and clearances, won 6 of 10 duels and completed 38 of 46 passes to help the Kickers hold Greenville scoreless in their victory on Saturday night.
D – Grant Stoneman, Lansing Ignite FC: Stoneman won 9 of 11 duels and 6 of 7 aerials in addition to completing 43 of 52 passes in Lansing’s big road victory against FC Tucson.
M – Braeden Troyer, Richmond Kickers: Troyer recorded his first league goal for the Kickers while also completing 29 of 33 passes and winning 8 of 12 duels in Richmond’s crucial win against Greenville.
M – Steven Beattie, Chattanooga Red Wolves SC: Beattie scored his ninth goal of the season to help the Red Wolves earn a point on the road against Toronto FC II on Friday evening.
M – Marco Micaletto, South Georgia Tormenta FC: Micaletto scored Tormenta FC’s late equalizer to cap a performance that also saw him complete 27 of 35 passes and make four recoveries against Madison.
M – Tumi Moshobane, Lansing Ignite FC: Moshobane continued his strong recent form, scoring a pair of goals and completing 17 of 20 passes in Lansing’s emphatic victory against Tucson.
F – Pato, Lansing Ignite FC: Pato put in an efficient display in attack, scoring two goals and adding one assist and two key passes on 10 of 14 passing overall to lead Ignite FC to its road win in Tucson.
F – Ronaldo Damus, North Texas SC: Damus extended his league-lead with a pair of goals and also completed 15 of 17 passes as North Texas clinched a playoff berth following its victory against Orlando City B.
F – Paulo Jr., Forward Madison FC: The Brazilian had the opening goal and completed 22 of 27 passes while winning 4 of 6 duels and making four recoveries in Madison’s 1-1 draw against Tormenta FC.
