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Pedro's Finish Earns NASL Nomination

August 4, 2015 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
Atlanta Silverbacks News Release


NEW YORK - Silverbacks forwards Pedro Mendes and Jaime Chavez have forged a reliable partnership for a refreshed Atlanta front line early in the Fall Season, combining for five goals and three assists in the last four weeks. A Play of the Week nomination from the NASL is the latest yield from the pair's connection, rewarding Pedro's match-winner from a Chavez assist that helped the Silverbacks beat Indy Eleven for a second consecutive victory from home, the League announced on Tuesday.

Pedro's second goal since rejoining the Club - adding to the 13 he scored in an Atlanta shirt from 2012-2013 - is one of five nominees for the league-wide weekly honor. Voting to determine Week 5's top play is now open for all fans on both AtlantaSilverbacksFC.com and NASL.com.

Holding possession among a crowded herd of five Indy defenders at the top of the penalty area, Chavez picked out Pedro's clever run with an inventive assist that the Brazilian forward buried past Indy goalkeeper Kristian Nicht in the 15th minute. Pedro's first goal against Indy - where he spent parts of 2014 - also pushed Chavez further into the team lead with four assists on the year.

Another stout defensive performance - the fourth NASL clean sheet of the year from the Silverbacks - preserved the 1-0 win and pushed Atlanta into second in the Fall Season table and seventh in the combined standings. Three points at Indy's Carroll Stadium gave the Silverbacks a second consecutive road win after downing FC Edmonton the previous weekend.

Atlanta returns to game action at Silverbacks Park this week for the first time in four weeks. First the Silverbacks will play the Fort Lauderdale Strikers on Wednesday night (Presented by Univision | 7:30 p.m.). On Saturday, they'll host the San Antonio Scorpions (7:30 p.m.) to Silverbacks Park for the second time this year. Both games will stream on ESPN3.

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