Orange County FC forward Alessandro Canale has been selected as the eighteenth Mitre National Player of the Week for the 2017 NPSL season. “I know that this award is always a difficult decision as the NPSL has a very talented pool of players,” Canale added. “It’s an honor to be nominated and much more to win this award. I am dedicating this achievement to my teammates, who have been there with me and for me this season. This would not have
Every so often to reach a goal an individual must take the unexpected journey. Gustavo Villalobos went through such a journey to arrive at Orange County SC. He got his start in the NPSL, where he played for FC Hasental. Briggs Palmer, Hasental’s General Manager, had high praise for the talented midfielder. Photo Credit: Hi-Vision Sports/FC Hasental “Both Eric Warner and I are pleased to see Goose back playing in Southern California. Goose is a dynamic player, technically strong, and a fearsome
Photo Credit: Simone Sohla New Jersey Copa FC forward Raphael Araujo has been selected as the seventeenth Mitre National Player of the Week for the 2017 NPSL season. “It is an absolute honor to receive the NPSL Mitre National Player of the Week Award,” Araujo commented. “All my hard work throughout the season and training sessions is paying off, and it is showing on the field. I want to thank my family and friends for always believing in me, and I
FC Wichita midfielder Matt Clare has been selected as the sixteenth Mitre National Player of the Week for the 2017 NPSL season. Photo Credit: GS Memory Maker Photography “I want to take this time to thank everybody for the award: my teammates, the coaching staff, the front office, the organization as a whole,” Clare commented. “Without you, none of this is possible. As a player, it means a lot to me to receive the award and get the recognition for having
Photo Credit: Ken Tishenkel/ISNSoccer.com ESPN’s E:60 series is known for great human-interest features, inspirational stories about athletes that move viewers, often to tears. Lisa Nouanesengsy’s story is certainly an inspirational one worthy of ESPN’s attention. It is a true reminder of her character and work on and off the pitch, a story of sportsmanship lived out in everyday life. Nouanesengsy is a standout soccer player, best known for her time at Indiana University, whose life has been touched by tragedy. What
Elm City Express forward Tavoy “Bull” Morgan has been selected as the fifteenth Mitre National Player of the Week for the 2017 NPSL season. Photo Credit: Jack Bob “I feel great about the season, we’re working hard, I feel we deserve the results we’ve seen so far and it is a great feeling to have been named Mitre National Player of the Week, I’m very proud and thankful for that,” Morgan said after a 3-0 win against the Brooklyn Italians on
Lansing United midfielder Rafa Mentzingen has been selected as the fourteenth Mitre National Player of the Week for the 2017 NPSL season. “This award means a lot to me and for Lansing United,” Mentzingen commented. “We are off to a great start and I’m pleased to help the team with goals and good performances.” Photo Credit: Hoffman Photography The Lansing United standout now has nine goals and one assist in six matches after scoring a brace against Grand Rapids. Currently he is leading
Photo Credit: Dave Williamson Photography Atlanta Silverbacks forward Joao Johanning Mora has been selected as the thirteenth Mitre National Player of the Week for the 2017 NPSL season. “Like I said, it’s been about the team mentality,” Johanning Mora commented. “I came to play for my teammates on Saturday and we got the win, most importantly. An award like this wouldn’t be possible without my teammates, coaches, and our fans.” The striker had a hat trick in a 4-2 victory over FC Carolina
Asheville City SC forward Elma N’For has been selected as the twelfth Mitre National Player of the Week for the 2017 NPSL season. “It is truly an honor to win this award. Ever since my father passed away, I have worn an armband for five years dedicating every goal to him,” N’For commented. “I hope I can continue to make my family and Asheville City proud.” Photo Credit: Evan Georges N’For scored a hat trick in a 3-2 win over FC Carolina
