Jemal Johnson Named to NASL Team of the Week
October 28, 2015 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
Jacksonville Armada FC News Release
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Jacksonville Armada FC forward Jemal Johnson was named to the North American Soccer League Team of the Week on Wednesday.
Johnson, who was named the Farah & Farah Man of the Match in last Saturday's 1-1 draw with FC Edmonton, was responsible for the Armada's goal when his cross in the 77th minute deflected off the Eddies' Albert Watson and into the back of the net for an own goal. He also had a few more near scores during the match that just missed the mark and wreaked havoc on the FC Edmonton backline.
It was Johnson's third Team of the Week honor this season. The former Manchester United academy product earned his first weekly accolade on April 8 following his goal in the first 12 seconds against FC Edmonton on April 4, which set a new modern era NASL record. He was also named to Team of the Week on Aug. 5 following his one goal, one assist performance against Minnesota United FC on July 31.
Johnson's five goals in league play this season have tied a career high that was set with English League 1 side MK Dons in both 2007-08 and 2008-09. His five goals are also more than his previous two seasons combined in the NASL with the New York Cosmos and Fort Lauderdale Strikers.
It was the second consecutive week Jacksonville had at least one player named to Team of the Week. Akeil Barrett and Pascal Millien earned the honors last week.
The Armada will wrap up its season at 4 p.m. this Sunday when it hosts the Fort Lauderdale Strikers at Community First Park. Seats for the match are officially sold out, but a limited number of standing room-only tickets are available by calling 1.844.2.ARMADA or visiting armadafc.com. U.S. Women's National Team star Morgan Brian will sign autographs for fans before the match, and a limited number of VIP Meet and Greet packages are available by calling 1.844.2.ARMADA.
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