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
Photo Credit: Ken Tishenkel/ISNSoccer.com Columbus Crew SC responded to last week’s hamming by Toronto FC with a resounding 3-0 win over the current MLS Cup holders Seattle Sounders FC. Tonight’s performance was in stark contrast to last week, with the team playing with energy and speed throughout and pinpoint finishing providing the key to the win. The Crew struck early on and it was Federico Higuain with his fifth goal of the season on 10 minutes. A loose ball out of
AFC Ann Arbor forward Dario Suarez has been selected as the eleventh Mitre National Player of the Week for the 2017 NPSL season. “Good things come together when you mix teamwork with passion,” Suarez commented. “I am grateful for this recognition and thrilled to share this award with my teammates who made it all possible.” Suarez recently had a four-goal weekend and now has six goals in four matches. “Individual accolades are great and in Dario’s case well-deserved,” AFC Ann Arbor Head Coach &