Both key players in Sunday’s 3-1 away win over Bethlehem Steel FC, Louisville City FC forward Luke Spencer and defender Oscar Jimenez were on Tuesday named to the USL Team of the Week.
Spencer recorded a first half brace with a headed free kick in the 16th minute before he controlled a long ball, finishing off a rebound from the keeper in the 25th.
Spencer’s goals came on passes from Jimenez, listed as a defender but more recently featured on the left wing. While Jimenez wasn’t credited for the assist on Spencer’s second goal, he looped another free kick into Cameron Lancaster in the 85th minute to earn his second of the game.
Spencer’s eight goals lead LouCity, while Jimenez’s five assists are also a team-high. Both players signed with the club this year following impressive showings at an invitation tryout.
Thanks to contributions from the duo, LouCity’s on a two-game winning streak entering the week, which includes two games at Slugger Field: Wednesday against the Harrisburg City Islanders and Saturday against Orlando City B.
With Orlando City B, LouCity will face reigning USL Player of the Week Hadji Barry, who scored three goals in the Lions’ two games last week.
USL Team of the Week
GK – Cody Mizell, Charlotte Independence: Mizell recorded 13 saves across two contests, including a seven-save shutout in a 1-0 win against Bethlehem Steel FC on Wednesday night, as Charlotte remained on top of the Eastern Conference.
D – Oscar Jimenez, Louisville City FC: Jimenez recorded two assists, played a key role in a third goal and created six scoring chances overall as Louisville took a 3-1 victory against Bethlehem Steel FC.
D – Sola Abolaji, Orange County SC: Abolaji scored a late equalizer as OCSC earned a 1-1 draw against Phoenix Rising FC, as the club officially opened Champions Soccer Stadium before a sellout crowd on Friday night.
D – Alex Lee, Richmond Kickers: Lee notched the assist on Richmond’s opening goal and put in a solid two-way performance overall, as the Kickers earned a 2-1 victory against Toronto FC II.
M – Nansel Selbol, Swope Park Rangers: Selbol had a major impact coming on as a halftime substitute, as he recorded a goal and was a threat throughout in the Rangers’ 2-2 draw with Real Monarchs SLC.
M – Justin Portillo, Charleston Battery: Portillo scored the only goal as the Battery broke a seven-game winless streak with a 1-0 win against the Rochester Rhinos, while also completing 51 of 56 passes.
M – Chris Wehan, Reno 1868 FC: Wehan scored what proved to be the game-winning goal in Reno’s 2-1 victory against Sacramento Republic FC and was active in wide positions throughout the game.
M – Junior Flemmings, New York Red Bulls II: Flemmings scored twice as the Red Bulls II earned a 4-0 victory against FC Cincinnati and finished the game with five shots overall and two key passes.
F – Luke Spencer, Louisville City FC: Spencer followed his Player of the Week performance in Week 21 with a two-goal outing, as Louisville took a 3-1 victory against Bethlehem Steel FC on Sunday.
F – Corey Hertzog, Pittsburgh Riverhounds: Hertzog scored both goals as the Riverhounds rallied past Saint Louis to cap a good all-around display that saw him win five of seven duels and finish with five shots total.
F – Hadji Barry, Orlando City B: Badji scored three goals in two games, as OCB defeated Ottawa Fury FC and drew with the Charlotte Independence to extend its undefeated streak to a club-record 10 games.
Bench: Earl Edwards Jr. (ORL), Taylor Mueller (CHS), Henry Wingo (SEA), Gerardo Bruna (OTT), Enzo Martinez (CLT), Dane Kelly (RNO), Kharlton Belmar (SPR)
