LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville City FC goalkeeper Scott Goodwin has been voted the USL Player of the Week for the first week of the 2016 season as he recorded a shutout in City’s 1-0 road victory against the Charlotte Independence on Saturday.
Goodwin’s shutout included an outstanding penalty-kick save on Jorge Herrera in the 75th minute to keep the game scoreless before his side grabbed a dramatic winner through Cameron Lancaster’s stoppage-time goal.
“Of course it always is an honor to be recognized as an individual in any game,” Goodwin said. “The shutout and three points belong to the team, it’s the product of everyone’s hard work. I’m glad that we got to come home with the points and we’re ready for our home opener on Saturday.”
Goodwin, a North Carolina native, had an unbelievable performance in front of about 20 family members and friends, making three saves in the game.
Goodwin’s heroics spanned the whole game, but began in the 4th minute of the match. A Charlotte strike threatened the left side of the net, but Goodwin made a diving save and kept the ball out. His penalty kick save also saw him dive to the left.
Goodwin received 53 percent of the poll conducted by a national panel of independent media representing every USL market. LA Galaxy II forward Ariel Lassiter finished second with 35 percent after his two goals led Los Dos past Arizona United SC on Saturday.
Lancaster also received recognition for his stoppage-time game-winning free kick. He bent a 25-yard blast into the top near-post corner to break the scoreless game on its final kick.
USL Team of the Week
GK – Scott Goodwin, Louisville City FC: Goodwin recorded a shutout on the road, including an outstanding penalty-kick save on Jorge Herrera as City earned a 1-0 win.
D – Ryan Richter, Bethlehem Steel FC: The club captain led by example as the Steel took a 1-0 win on the road, proving solid defensively while also joining the attack well.
D – Chris Christian, Sacramento Republic FC: The new addition to Republic FC’s back line fit in seamlessly as Sacramento held Seattle to only one shot on goal.
D – Taylor Mueller, Charleston Battery: Slotting in at right back instead of his usual central position, Mueller performed well in an outstanding duel with FC Cincinnati’s Jimmy McLaughlin.
M – Logan Miller, Wilmington Hammerheads FC: Miller notched a fine long-range goal that proved to be the game-winner as Wilmington defeated Orlando on the road.
M – Yudai Imura, Richmond Kickers: Imura was dangerous throughout as he took on Harrisburg’s defense consistently, and was rewarded with a goal in a 3-1 win.
M – Kevin Oliveira, Swope Park Rangers: Oliveira scored the first goal in the Rangers’ history and provided a solid base for the attack to build on as Swope Park defeated Portland 2-1.
M – Carlos Martinez, Tulsa Roughnecks FC: Martinez scored a spectacular goal and was consistent throughout as the Roughnecks defeated Rio Grande Valley FC.
F – Miguel Gonzalez, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC: After a standout 2015, Gonzalez picked up where he left off with a fine finish to lift the Switchbacks past OKC Energy FC.
F – Ariel Lassiter, LA Galaxy II: Lassiter scored both goals for Los Dos, continuing his strong form of a year ago, as the Galaxy II opened the season by defeating Arizona.
F – Brandon Allen, New York Red Bulls II: Allen scored his first two professional goals to lead the Red Bulls II back from a halftime deficit to earn a 2-2 draw with Toronto FC II.
Bench: Alex Mangels (TUL), Derrick Etienne (NY), Brian Ownby (RIC), Jimmy McLaughlin (CIN), Maikon Orellana (SLC), Romario Williams (CHS), Cameron Lancaster (LOU)
Entering 2016, Louisville City FC has returned 13 players from the 2015 roster — including reigning USL Goal of the Season winner Aodhan Quinn and former English Premier League striker Lancaster. New additions include MLS Cup-winning forward Chandler Hoffman, University of Louisville alumnus Paolo DelPiccolo and University of Kentucky alumnus George Davis IV.
Following the season-opening win against the Charlotte, LouCity now returns to Louisville Slugger Field on April 2 to host New York Red Bulls II in the home opener, with a special 3 p.m. kickoff.
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LOUISVILLE CITY FC is an American professional soccer club based in Louisville, Ky., competing in the United Soccer League. Upon joining the USL in 2015, Louisville City plays its home games at Louisville Slugger Field, where the club finished second in the league in average attendance.
Jugador de la Semana: Goodwin es Dado el Honor Semanal
Louisville, Ky. — El portero de Louisville City FC Scott Goodwin fue votado el Jugador de la Semana de la USL para la primera semana de la nueva temporada por su juego en la victoria de 1-0 contra Charlotte Independence el Sábado.
El partido donde Goodwin no dejó anotar un gol incluye una atejada excepcional de el tiro penal de Jorge Herrera en el 75 minuto para conservar el 0-0 antes de el gol que anotó Cameron Lancaster en el tiempo suplementario para ganar el partido.
“Por supuesto siempre es un honor de ser reconocido como un individual,” Goodwin dijo. “Los tres puntos pertenecen al equipo, es el producto de el equipo trabajando duro. Estoy feliz que regresamos a la casa con los puntos y estamos listo para nuestro primer partido en casa.”
El nativo de Carolina de Norte tuvo un partido increíble enfrente de 20 miembros de su familia, haciendo tres atajadas en el partido.
La heroicidad de Goodwin se extendió todo el partido, pero empezó en el cuarto minuto del partido. Un tiro de Charlotte amenazo a el lado izquierdo de la portería, pero ahí estaba Goodwin para mantener la pelota fuera del gol.
Goodwin recibió 53 por ciento de los votos conducido por una panel nacional de reporteros independiente que representan cada ciudad que tiene un equipo en la USL. El delantero de los LA Galaxy II Ariel Lassiter termino en secundo lugar con 35 por ciento después de su dos goles contra Arizona United SC.
También recibiendo reconocimiento por su gol que anotó en tiempo suplementario fue Cameron Lancaster. Lancaster dobló un tiro libre de 25 yardas del gol en el primer poste para ganar el partido en el ultimo minuto.
Entrando el 2016, Louisville City FC tiene 13 jugadores regresando de el equipo del 2015- incluyendo el ganador de el 2015 Gol del Año de la USL Aodhan Quinn y el ex delantero de la English Premier League Cameron Lancaster. Nuevo jugadores incluyen Chandler Hoffman quien ganó el MLS Cup con LA Galaxy, ex jugador de la Universidad de Louisville Paolo DelPiccolo y ex jugador de la Universidad de Kentucky George Davis IV.
Después de el partido inaugural contra Charlotte, LouCity regresa a Louisville Slugger Field el 2 de Abril para jugar contra New York Red Bulls II, el partiod iniciará a las 3 p.m.
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